Meisje bij een deuropening 1854 - 1914

Albert Neuhuys created 'Meisje bij een deuropening' using graphite on paper. The drawing is dominated by soft, muted tones, creating a sense of quiet introspection. The composition is simple yet carefully arranged. The subject, a girl by a doorway, is rendered with loose, flowing lines that suggest movement and fleeting moments. Notice how Neuhuys uses the element of shadow to convey meaning. The use of light and shadow creates depth and dimension, drawing the viewer's eye to the girl. The ambiguity of her expression invites us to consider the psychological undercurrents of the work, the play of concealment and revelation. Ultimately, the drawing invites us to contemplate the nature of perception and representation itself, and to recognize that art is not simply a reflection of reality, but a construction of it.