Auf einem Stuhl sitzt ein Mann die Pfeife in der Hand, dabei ein Hund 

Abraham Teerlink, a Dutch painter born in 1776, captures a moment of everyday life in this undated drawing whose title translates to: ‘A man sits on a chair with a pipe in his hand, with a dog’. The depicted figure, comfortably seated with his dog, invites contemplation on themes of companionship and solitude. During Teerlink's time, the rise of the middle class led to new emphasis on domesticity and personal relationships. The detailed rendering of the man's attire – his fur-lined coat and the carefully placed pipe – speaks to the cultural importance of portraying social status through dress and leisure. The dog at his feet serves not only as a loyal companion but also as a symbol of fidelity and comfort, reflecting the evolving relationship between humans and animals in society. Teerlink's drawing invites us to consider the personal narratives woven into the broader social fabric of his time.