Karel Thole – “Broke” | Framed Original Work

A charming and humorous original artwork by the renowned Dutch artist and illustrator Karel Thole (1914–2000). Thole is known for his surrealistic style, his deep artistic culture, and his unique sense of humor—qualities that are clearly evident in this small work.

Thole studied at the State School for Drawing of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and later worked for major Italian publishers such as Rizzoli and Mondadori. He gained worldwide fame with his iconic covers for the science fiction magazine Urania.

• Artist: Karel Thole (Carolus Adrianus Maria Thole, 1914–2000)
• Title: Penniless (literally: Not a cent to make)
• Style: Humorous, surrealistic
• Technique: Pen drawing / ink
• Image size: 7 × 7 cm
• Frame size: 13 × 13 × 1.5 cm
• Presentation: Framed in a wooden frame behind glass
• Condition: Second-hand, good condition