Landarbeiders op een pad met karren en gereedschap 1887 - 1914

Frans Lauwers created this artwork, titled 'Land Labourers on a Path with Carts and Tools', using etching. This piece offers a glimpse into the lives of agricultural workers, capturing a moment of their daily toil. The figures, a mix of men and women, are depicted with their tools and carts, suggesting a shared burden of labor. The artist brings attention to the gendered division of labor in rural communities. While men handle the carts, women can be seen walking, perhaps carrying tools or tending to other tasks. There is a quiet dignity in the way Lauwers portrays these workers, neither romanticizing nor vilifying their existence. Instead, he presents a scene that invites reflection on the relationship between labor, land, and the human condition. The artwork provides a poignant commentary on the socio-economic realities of rural life and offers a personal connection to a shared history of work and resilience.