Oude vrouw met zwarte sluier 1802

"Oude vrouw met zwarte sluier" is a small-scale etching by Jan Chalon, created in 1802. The artwork depicts the head and shoulders of an elderly woman, her face partially obscured by a black veil. Chalon, a Dutch artist known for his etchings and portraits, captures the sitter's weathered features with meticulous detail, highlighting the passage of time. The etching's intimate size and somber subject matter offer a poignant glimpse into the life of a woman of the era, a common theme in Chalon's works.