Kantwerksters 1874 - 1925

"Kantwerksters" (Needleworkers) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan Veth, created between 1874 and 1925. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts three women seated and engaged in needlework. Veth's delicate lines capture the quiet focus of these figures, emphasizing their labor and the intimate domestic setting. The work highlights the everyday lives of women in 19th-century Dutch society, offering a glimpse into the skilled work performed within the home.