Gezicht op de Maas bij Rotterdam 1864 - 1910

This is ‘Gezicht op de Maas bij Rotterdam’, a print by Cornelia Christina Johanna van Trigt-Hoevenaar. Van Trigt-Hoevenaar was working during a time when women artists were gaining more recognition, yet still faced significant barriers in the art world. This work offers a glimpse into the world as she saw it. The scene depicts the Maas River, bustling with ships and activity. As we consider this image, we might reflect on the historical context of Rotterdam as a major port city. What was the experience of a woman artist depicting a scene so central to commerce and trade? How might her perspective differ from that of her male counterparts? There is a quiet stillness in this image. Van Trigt-Hoevenaar invites us to contemplate the intersection of industry, nature, and personal experience. What can you feel?