Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor)

About this work

This drawing shows a man sitting on the ground with a stack of birdcages around him. He’s wearing a long coat, a hat, and a vest, and he holds a cane in one hand while resting his arm on a cage. The cages are simple, wire-frame designs, and a few are tipped over. The scene looks like an outdoor market or street corner, with a cloth spread out beneath him. The title at the bottom calls him a "bird vendor," so he’s likely selling the cages. The lines in the drawing are precise and dark, creating shadows that give the image depth. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.