Scharenslijper 1874

"Scharenslijper" (Scissors Sharpener) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip, created in 1874. The artwork depicts a man and woman in a simple, detailed style, likely a scene from everyday life in 19th-century Netherlands. The man appears to be a street vendor, holding a pair of scissors in his hand, perhaps sharpening them for a customer. The woman sits behind him, possibly observing the process. The realistic portrayal and fine line work are typical of Rip's artistic style, which often focused on everyday scenes and figures.