De weduwe 1850 - 1906

"De weduwe" (The Widow) is a painting by Alfred Stevens, a Belgian artist known for his genre paintings depicting contemporary Parisian life. This work depicts a woman in black, likely a widow, holding a sleeping infant while a young girl stands beside her. Stevens's loose brushwork and earthy palette give the painting a sense of realism and emotional depth, capturing the quiet sorrow of the widow and the innocence of the children. It is a poignant portrayal of loss and the strength of motherhood.