Oude vrouw leunend op stok 1861 - 1863

"Oude vrouw leunend op stok" (Old Woman Leaning on a Stick) is a black and white lithograph by Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch, a Dutch painter and lithographer known for his realist depictions of everyday life. Created in 1861-1863, the artwork portrays a solitary woman in a somber pose, leaning on a stick and gazing out at the sea. Weissenbruch’s mastery of detail is evident in the textured depiction of the woman's clothing, the dune grasses, and the distant sailboats. The artwork’s contemplative tone, evocative of solitude and introspection, has resonated with viewers for over a century. This lithograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.