Dame gevolgd door een liverijknecht, drie kindertjes staan er naar te kijken 1868 - 1907

Alfred Michael Roedstad Schmidt made this artwork named 'Dame gevolgd door een liverijknecht, drie kindertjes staan er naar te kijken' using an unknown medium on an unknown date. Schmidt's era saw evolving social structures where class distinctions were visually reinforced. Here, we are offered a glimpse into the rigid social hierarchy of the time. The 'dame' is shielding herself from the sun, while a liveried servant follows, underscoring her privileged status. The three children looking on represent an interesting intersection; as they observe the dame and her servant, they’re absorbing societal expectations and class divisions. The image serves as a narrative of its time, reflecting gender roles and societal hierarchies. It captures a fleeting moment, yet speaks volumes about identity, class, and the silent observers who are initiated into the world through such visual encounters.