Jonge vrouw met een blaasbalg 1756

Richard Houston's "Jonge vrouw met een blaasbalg" (Young Woman with a Bellows) from 1756 is a depiction of a young woman in an elegant dress, sitting in an armchair and using a bellows to stoke a fire. The piece, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Houston's skill in portraying the details of everyday life during the 18th century. The subtle lighting and the young woman's delicate features emphasize the elegance and grace of the time. The artwork exemplifies the genre of genre painting, which focuses on scenes from ordinary life.