Twee vrouwen bij de ingang van een huis 1859 - 1929

Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm Munthe created this pencil drawing, Twee vrouwen bij de ingang van een huis, or Two Women at the Entrance of a House, date unknown. Munthe was a Norwegian painter and illustrator, known for his depictions of Norwegian folklore and landscapes. This drawing offers a glimpse into rural life, portraying two women at the entrance of a traditional Norwegian house. The setting suggests a community deeply connected to its environment, where daily life is intimately tied to the land. The woman seated, engaged in what appears to be knitting, highlights the roles and labor typically assigned to women in rural communities. Munthe’s work often reflects a romantic nationalism, seeking to capture and preserve aspects of Norwegian culture and identity amidst modernization. This drawing serves as a window into a specific time and place, inviting reflection on the lives and experiences of women in rural Norway.