Zittende vrouw met de voet op een stoof, een brief lezend 1809 - 1869

This charcoal drawing, "Zittende vrouw met de voet op een stoof, een brief lezend" by Alexander Cranendoncq, depicts a woman seated on a stool, reading a letter. Executed between 1809 and 1869, the artwork showcases the artist's mastery of realistic detail, capturing the subtle folds of the woman's dress and the texture of the letter in her hand. Cranendoncq, a 19th-century Belgian artist, is known for his portraits and genre scenes, highlighting everyday life. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the quiet moments of domesticity during that era.