Jonge vrouw met bonnet c. 1790 - 1810

Heinrich Friedrich Füger created this etching of a young woman with a bonnet, printed on laid paper. Füger lived through a transformative period marked by Enlightenment ideals and the rise of revolutionary sentiments. His art often reflects this era's interest in human emotion. Notice how the bonnet, while fashionable, also subtly frames the woman's face, drawing attention to her expression. There is a quiet intensity in her eyes, a sense of introspection that transcends the mere representation of beauty. The faint lines create a soft, almost dreamlike quality, yet the overall composition is one of subdued emotion. Füger, positioned as court painter, navigates themes of beauty and emotion. The work exists in a society where female identity was both idealized and constrained. The woman's gaze seems to challenge the viewer, inviting a deeper connection beyond the surface. It is a glimpse into a world of feeling and thought.