Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1905

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is an etching created in 1905 by Dutch artist Willem Adrianus Grondhout. The artwork portrays a woman wearing a large hat, with a focus on her melancholic expression. The lines of the etching give the piece a soft, yet dramatic, feel. This etching, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, demonstrates Grondhout's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture emotion in a single portrait. The artist's signature can be seen in the bottom right corner of the etching, adding to the authenticity of the piece. This artwork is an excellent example of the etching technique in capturing a solitary moment with a striking composition.