Verkoopster van rozenkransen 1850

"Verkoopster van rozenkransen" (1850) by Charles Billoin, a Dutch artist, portrays a captivating scene of everyday life in the 19th century. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts five figures gathered in a room, their expressions and postures suggesting an intimate interaction. The central figure, a woman in a simple dress, is seated and seemingly engaged in a conversation with an older woman, likely a vendor, who holds rosary beads. The figures are depicted in detailed, lifelike detail, drawing the viewer into this moment in time. The artwork serves as a valuable document of social interactions and fashion trends in the 19th century.