Krantenlezers 1830 - 1854

"Krantenlezers" ("Newspaper Readers") is a lithograph by Victor Adam, depicting various scenes of people engrossed in reading newspapers. The artwork, created between 1830 and 1854, showcases Adam's keen observation of daily life and his ability to capture the nuances of human behavior. The nine individual scenes, arranged in a grid format, depict individuals from different social classes, each immersed in their own world of news and information. This piece provides a glimpse into the growing popularity of newspapers during the 19th century and the evolving role of media in society. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork serves as a historical document as well as an artistic exploration of human interaction with printed media.