Man met pet en een borrel in de hand 1859 - 1909

This etching, "Man met pet en een borrel in de hand" (Man with a cap and a drink in his hand), is by Belgian artist Emile Claus. Created sometime between 1859 and 1909, the artwork portrays a man in a cap, sitting with a drink in his hand, and captures a moment of quiet contemplation. Claus, known for his realist style, often depicted everyday scenes and working-class individuals, giving viewers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period. This work demonstrates the artist's masterful use of line and shading to evoke the mood and character of the subject.