Twee vrouwen met kinderen bij een deuropening 1885 - 1913

Frans Proost created this print, titled "Two Women with Children at a Doorway," using etching techniques. Proost was working in a period where there was increasing awareness of social issues. The image invites us to consider the domestic sphere and the roles of women within it. The stark contrast between the women—one standing firm in the doorway, the other huddled with a child—provokes questions about class and circumstance. What choices are available to them? What societal structures dictate their lives? The etching captures a quiet, almost somber moment, inviting us to reflect on the emotional weight of motherhood and poverty. Proost presents a scene that both maintains traditional representations of women and quietly asks us to consider alternative narratives of their lives. Ultimately, this etching is a poignant snapshot of a particular time, reflecting societal concerns while tugging at our individual sense of empathy.