Oude man op bed in gesprek met een man in een stoel by Guillaume Joseph Vertommen

Oude man op bed in gesprek met een man in een stoel 1842

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

pastel soft colours

ink paper printed

parchment

light coloured

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

"Oude man op bed in gesprek met een man in een stoel" is a lithograph by Belgian artist Guillaume Joseph Vertommen, dating from 1842. The artwork depicts a scene with an elderly man lying in bed, engaging in a conversation with another man seated in a chair. The image, created using black ink, showcases Vertommen's skill in capturing the subtle details of everyday life through his use of light and shadow, creating a sense of intimacy and realism. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily interactions of individuals in the 19th century.