Læsende gammel Mand 1733 - 1816

"Læsende gammel Mand" is an etching by Danish artist W.A. Müller, created between 1733 and 1816. The print depicts a close-up portrait of an elderly man, likely a scholar, deeply engrossed in reading a book. Müller's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the man's wrinkled face and the fine lines of his robe. The artist's focus on the subject's intense concentration and the intimate scale of the artwork evoke a contemplative mood, inviting viewers to consider the power of literature and the passage of time. "Læsende gammel Mand" is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.