Olijvenplukster 1876

"Olijvenplukster" (Olive Picker) is an etching created by Belgian artist Félicien Rops in 1876. The print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman carrying a basket of olives on her head. The figure stands against a backdrop of trees, with another, smaller figure gathering olives in the distance. The artwork is a fine example of Rops’s style, which often included themes of sensuality and social commentary. Rops’s graphic work, particularly his etchings, are notable for their meticulous detail and dramatic use of light and shadow.