Man met een voorwerp in zijn handen Possibly 1873

This pencil sketch, *Man met een voorwerp in zijn handen*, was created by Cornelis Springer, a prominent Dutch artist, in 1873. The sketch is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The drawing features a man in profile, seen from behind, walking with an object in his hand, presumably a bundle of papers, suggesting he is a street vendor or a messenger. The dynamic pose and the artist's focused attention to detail in the clothing and the object in the man's hand demonstrate Springer's mastery of figurative drawing. This sketch offers a glimpse into the everyday life and scenes of 19th-century Amsterdam through the artist's keen observational skills.