Twee meisjes uit Noord-Holland 1806 - 1807

"Twee meisjes uit Noord-Holland" (Two Girls from North Holland) is a hand-colored etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, a German-born artist active in the Netherlands. Created between 1806 and 1807, the artwork depicts two women in traditional Dutch clothing, seated on a bench. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a valuable record of Dutch fashion and social customs during the early 19th century. The detailed rendering of their attire and the intimate interaction between the women offer a glimpse into daily life in the Netherlands at the time.