Lezende vrouw 1822

"Lezende vrouw" (Reading Woman), created in 1822 by Dutch artist Carl Cristiaan Fuchs, depicts a woman seated at a table, engrossed in reading. Fuchs, known for his engravings, captures the quiet intimacy of the scene through meticulous detail. The woman's posture and the presence of a dog at her feet suggest a moment of solitude and contemplation. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's ability to portray domestic life with sensitivity.