Papierfabriek 1870 - 1931

"Papierfabriek" (1870-1931) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen, depicting a scene inside a paper factory. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tholen's interest in capturing everyday life and the realities of industrial labor, with its depiction of workers operating machinery amongst stacks of paper. The drawing is a testament to Tholen's mastery of charcoal, rendering a sense of depth and atmosphere within the factory setting.