Dienstmeid in een keuken een vis bereidende 1755 - 1782

"Dienstmeid in een keuken een vis bereidende" (Maid in a kitchen preparing a fish) is an etching by Louis Michel Halbou, a French artist known for his genre scenes of daily life. The artwork depicts a young woman, presumably a servant, meticulously preparing a fish in a kitchen, framed by a window. The meticulous detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, highlighting the everyday activities of working-class individuals in the 18th century. This work exemplifies Halbou's skill in capturing the ordinary moments of life with a sense of elegance and finesse.