Vrouw in het zwart, staand bij een schrijftafel 1889

"Vrouw in het zwart, staand bij een schrijftafel" (Woman in Black, Standing by a Writing Desk) is a 1889 etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Coene (1805-1850). The print depicts a woman in a dark dress, standing near a writing desk with books and papers scattered about, her face veiled in sadness. The woman's posture and the somber atmosphere of the scene suggest a melancholic mood. The detail of the woman's hand resting on the chair adds a sense of contemplation and introspective thought to the piece. This etching showcases Coene's skill in capturing emotion and creating a sense of realism through his use of fine lines and delicate shading.