Fabrieksjongen die een machine bedient in een borstelfabriek 1868 - 1892

This pencil drawing, created by Dutch artist Anthon van Rappard between 1868 and 1892, portrays a young boy operating a machine in a brush factory. The sketch, rendered in a realist style, captures the daily life of a factory worker in the late 19th century. Van Rappard's work often focused on depicting the lives of ordinary people, highlighting the realities of industrial labor in a rapidly changing society. This intimate portrayal of a young worker, likely a child laborer, offers a glimpse into the conditions and experiences of a forgotten generation.