Kystlandskab, i forgrunden to kvinder, der sælger fisk 1750 - 1795

Jeanne Françoise Ozanne created this engraving, ‘Coastal Landscape with Two Women Selling Fish in the Foreground,’ at an unknown date. As the daughter of a marine engineer in 18th-century France, Ozanne’s life experiences undoubtedly shaped her artistic vision. Notice the women in the foreground, actively engaged in commerce. During this period, women's roles were often confined to the domestic sphere, and here Ozanne challenges traditional gender norms by depicting them as active participants in the economic life of the coastal community. The backdrop of the decaying architecture and the distant sailing ship evokes both the transience of human endeavor and the enduring allure of the sea. It also raises questions about the role of women within it. Ozanne’s intimate knowledge of maritime life is palpable; the image resonates with authenticity and lived experience. The artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the complex interplay between gender, labor, and the natural world.