Oude man in militair kostuum, zittend naast een open haard 1874

"Oude man in militair kostuum, zittend naast een open haard" (Old man in military uniform, sitting next to a fireplace) is a black and white etching created by French artist Léon Augustin Lhermitte in 1874. The etching depicts an elderly man in a military uniform sitting by a fireplace, possibly in his own home. Lhermitte was known for his realist depictions of everyday life, often focusing on the lives of working-class people. The etching's detailed portrayal of the man's clothing and the fireplace suggests a focus on the realism of the scene. This print exemplifies Lhermitte's ability to capture the quiet dignity and weariness of a man whose life has been shaped by military service.