Touwslager 1874 - 1925

"Touwslager" (Rope Maker) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Veth, completed between 1874 and 1925. The artwork depicts a man in a blue cap operating a rope-making machine, showcasing the artist's focus on capturing everyday scenes and working-class life. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Veth's use of watercolor allows for subtle detail and texture, rendering the man's clothes, the machine, and the surrounding environment with realism. The artwork is a testament to Veth's skill in portraying the everyday struggles of workers during a period of rapid industrialization.