Werkman in katoenververij 1868 - 1892

"Werkman in katoenververij" (1868-1892) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard (1858-1892) depicting a worker in a cotton dye house. The drawing is characteristic of van Rappard’s style, which combined realism with a loose, expressive brushwork. Van Rappard was known for his depictions of daily life in the Netherlands, and this drawing is a poignant example of his work. It offers viewers a glimpse into the working lives of ordinary people in the late 19th century.