Vrouw met een kind aan de hand 1811 - 1867

"Vrouw met een kind aan de hand" (Woman with a child by the hand) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees. Created between 1811 and 1867, the artwork depicts a woman in traditional attire, carrying a large bundle, leading a small child by the hand. Moorrees, born in 1801 and known for his genre scenes and portraits, masterfully captured the simple yet poignant interaction between mother and child, emphasizing the bond between them. The delicate lines of the sketch and the subtle shading create a sense of intimacy, inviting the viewer into the everyday lives of these figures.