Vrouw, frontaal 1878 - 1943

"Vrouw, frontaal" is a woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, created between 1878 and 1943. The work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman's face in a simplified, almost geometric style. The use of black and white creates a stark contrast, highlighting the exaggerated features of the woman's eyes and mouth. This style is characteristic of de Mesquita's work, which often explored the human form with a focus on expression and emotion.