Vrouw met mand op de rug 1809 - 1837

"Vrouw met mand op de rug" (Woman with a basket on her back) is an etching by Pieter Bartholomeusz Barbiers, a Dutch artist who specialized in portraits and genre scenes. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman carrying a basket filled with goods on her back, emphasizing the lives of ordinary people. It is a fine example of Barbiers's skillful use of line and detail, evident in the woman's clothing and the basket's woven texture. This etching offers a glimpse into the daily life of a working-class woman in the Netherlands during the early 19th century.