Arbeiders die sprokkelhout op een kar laden 1848 - 1888

This charcoal drawing, titled "Arbeiders die sprokkelhout op een kar laden" (Workers Loading Kindling Wood on a Cart), is a work by Dutch artist Anton Mauve. Created between 1848 and 1888, the piece showcases Mauve's interest in depicting the lives of working-class individuals. The drawing's simplicity and loose lines capture the movement of the workers as they load wood onto a cart, highlighting their daily labor. The unfinished quality of the drawing reflects the artist's preference for capturing fleeting moments and expressive gesture. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, where it offers a glimpse into the social realities of the time.