Meisje aan een tafel 1854 - 1914

"Meisje aan een tafel" (Girl at a Table) is a preliminary sketch by Dutch artist Albert Neuhuys, housed in the Rijksmuseum. Dated between 1854 and 1914, the drawing is a testament to Neuhuys's interest in capturing the everyday life of ordinary people. The sketchy lines, characteristic of his preliminary studies, suggest the fleeting moment of a young girl seated at a table, her head resting on her arm, lost in thought. This unfinished composition offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his ability to convey human emotion with minimal detail.