Vrouw bezoekt een gevangene in de haven 1832 - 1922

"Vrouw bezoekt een gevangene in de haven" (Woman Visits a Prisoner in the Harbor) is a black and white lithograph by Eugène Leguay. It depicts a woman dressed in a patterned gown and a man in a uniform talking to each other. The scene is set on a dock with other workers and a cityscape in the background. The artwork is a realistic depiction of the social conditions of 19th-century France. Leguay, born in 1822, was a known illustrator. The lithograph, which measures 247 mm in height and 159 mm in width, is likely a poignant commentary on the human cost of imprisonment, highlighting the emotional weight of separation and the potential for human connection even in difficult circumstances. The artwork's detail and emotional resonance make it a powerful representation of social realism.