Boekhandelaar reikt een klant een boek aan 1864

"Boekhandelaar reikt een klant een boek aan" is a pencil drawing by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, a Dutch artist known for his illustrations and caricatures. The drawing, created in 1864, depicts a humorous scene in a bookstore. A bookseller, wearing a top hat, is handing a book to a customer while jokingly patting him on the shoulder. The customer seems to be amused, adding to the lighthearted tone of the artwork. The drawing's composition, the use of line, and the details of the setting and characters convey Last's signature style, which blended realism with humor. This small-scale drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into everyday life in 19th-century Netherlands.