Oude vrouw bij haard c. 1883 - 1893

"Oude vrouw bij haard" (Old Woman by the Fireplace) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Veth, created between 1883 and 1893. The artwork depicts an elderly woman seated in a dimly lit interior, seemingly by a fireplace. The soft, tonal values and the delicate lines of the etching create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation and solitude, characteristic of Veth's realist style. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Veth's skill in capturing the nuances of light and shadow, making the viewer feel as if they're observing a private moment in the woman's life.