De slapende kantwerkster 1795 - 1873

"De Slapende Kantwerkster" ("The Sleeping Lacemaker") is a 19th-century drawing by Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter. It depicts a young woman in a simple room, seated near a bed, with her head resting on her hand as if asleep. She is likely a lacemaker, as evidenced by the unfinished lace on her lap. This intimate scene, rendered with muted tones and delicate details, offers a glimpse into the everyday life of a working-class woman in the 19th century. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Realism and Genre painting, capturing the quiet moments of ordinary existence.