Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw 1890

"Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Young Woman) is an etching by Louise Danse, created in 1890. The artwork depicts a young woman's head and shoulders, her face is partially obscured as she gazes downward. The delicate lines and soft shading of the etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, create a sense of intimacy and melancholy, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing fleeting expressions. Danse, known for her sensitive depictions of women, frequently used portraiture to explore themes of beauty and vulnerability.