Meisje met mand in een bloemenweide 1856 - 1897

"Meisje met mand in een bloemenweide" (Girl with a basket in a meadow of flowers) is an etching by Henri-Charles Guérard, created between 1856 and 1897. This delicate print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young girl in a field, her form barely visible due to the light strokes and subtle use of color. The scene is reminiscent of Impressionist aesthetics, prioritizing the capturing of light and atmosphere rather than precise detail. Guérard's subtle approach and use of light create a sense of serenity and evoke a feeling of idyllic countryside life.