Man met een ton Possibly 1874

"Man met een ton" (Man with a Barrel), a pencil drawing by Cornelis Springer, depicts a man in a cap and long coat bent over, pushing a large barrel with his right hand. This quick sketch, likely created around 1874, captures a moment of labor and showcases Springer's keen observation of everyday life. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned repository of Dutch art and history. This simple yet expressive drawing exemplifies Springer's talent for capturing the essence of human movement and the details of ordinary life.