Krantenlezer met hoge hoed 1865 - 1930

"Krantenlezer met hoge hoed" (Newspaper Reader with Top Hat) is a graphite drawing on paper by Dutch artist Jac van Looij. Created between 1865 and 1930, it depicts a man in a top hat seated and reading a newspaper. The drawing is characterized by Van Looij's expressive and loose style, capturing the essence of the subject through gestural lines and subtle shading. The composition is simple and focused, emphasizing the man's absorbed engagement with the newspaper. This work offers a glimpse into the daily life of a man in the late 19th or early 20th century, a time when newspapers played a crucial role in disseminating information and shaping public opinion.