Kostuumstudies van boerinnen 1770 - 1825

This watercolor sketch by Simon Andreas Krausz, titled "Kostuumstudies van boerinnen" (Costume Studies of Peasant Women), captures the everyday attire of Dutch women from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artist, known for his detailed representations of rural life, uses quick strokes and washes to depict the figures, showcasing the characteristic bonnets, shawls, and baskets of the period. The sketches, likely made for personal study or as preparatory work for a larger painting, offer a glimpse into the artist's creative process and the social customs of the time.