A Man Bending Over 1886

"A Man Bending Over," a charcoal drawing by German artist Hans Thoma, depicts a man in simple attire bent over, his arm extended towards the ground. Executed in 1886, the work is characteristic of Thoma's focus on everyday life and the human figure. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow gives the figure a sense of weight and presence, highlighting the quiet dignity of labor and the human form. Thoma's "A Man Bending Over" is a poignant example of his realistic style and his exploration of the working class.