Vrouw kijkt uit het raam 1851 - 1865

Célestin Nanteuil made this print, "Vrouw kijkt uit het raam," which translates to "Woman looking out the window," using lithography in the 19th century. Consider the era when Nanteuil created this image. The 19th century was a period of significant social change with shifts in gender roles and expectations. Confined within the domestic sphere, women of this era often experienced life through the lens of their homes. In the artwork, the woman, positioned at the window, gazes out at the world beyond. Is she longing for something more? Perhaps she dreams of a life beyond the confines of her domestic space. In that era, the window might have symbolized both opportunity and limitation, reflecting the complex realities of women's lives. Nanteuil invites us to reflect on these silent narratives.