Bomen aan een waterkant 1834 - 1906

Maria Vos made this drawing called 'Trees at a Waterside' with a pencil. Although the exact date of its creation is unknown, the work invites us to consider the social context of 19th-century Dutch art. Vos was part of a generation of artists working in the Netherlands during a period of significant social and economic change. Her work reflects the growing interest in landscape and the natural world that characterized much of the art of the time. But who was able to access the art world at this time? We can research the institutional history of art education and exhibition in the Netherlands to understand the conditions under which female artists like Vos were able to participate in the art world. By examining archival sources such as exhibition catalogs, and artists' biographies, we can gain insight into the networks and support structures that enabled her to pursue her artistic career. This kind of historical research helps us to appreciate the social context that shaped the production and reception of art in 19th-century Netherlands.