Jonge vrouw kijkt langs een gordijn naar buiten 1850

"Jonge vrouw kijkt langs een gordijn naar buiten" (Young woman looking out through a curtain), an 1850 lithograph by Belgian artist Guillaume Joseph Vertommen, depicts a woman peering out a window, partially obscured by a heavy curtain. Vertommen, known for his depictions of everyday life, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in the woman's gaze, highlighting the introspective nature of the subject. The etching's subtle use of light and shadow further enhances the intimate mood of the piece. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this work showcases Vertommen's mastery of lithographic technique and his ability to convey human emotions through simple yet powerful imagery.