Liggende vrouw c. 1886

"Liggende vrouw" (c. 1886) is a small etching by Dutch artist Willem de Zwart, known for his melancholic and expressive works. The print, just 108 mm by 165 mm, depicts a woman lying in bed, her head turned away from the viewer, her arm raised in a gesture of despair or perhaps surrender. The dark, shadowy composition and the textured lines of the etching contribute to the sense of isolation and vulnerability. This piece exemplifies de Zwart's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotion.