Vrouw met dronken man 1768 - 1796

"Vrouw met dronken man" (Woman with a Drunk Man) is a drawing by Pieter de Mare, a Dutch artist who lived from 1758 to 1796. The drawing, which is in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts a woman helping a drunken man who appears to be unsteady on his feet and is pulling his hat off. The woman's expression is one of concern and exasperation, while the drunk man is laughing, perhaps unaware of his situation. The artwork is a poignant portrayal of a common social issue. The detailed composition and the use of delicate lines to illustrate the characters make this a masterful piece of drawing, typical of de Mare's style.