Schrijver met pen in zijn mond c. 1834 - 1892

This etching by Dutch artist David Bles, created between 1834 and 1892, depicts a seated figure with a pen in his mouth. The artist's signature, "D.B.", can be found in the bottom left corner of the image. "Schrijver met pen in zijn mond", or "Writer with a pen in his mouth", is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The drawing's minimalist style and focus on a single, contemplative figure are characteristic of Bles' work and evoke the artist's interest in portraying everyday moments.