Hoved af en ældre kone med nedadrettet blik, vendt mod venstre 1865 - 1917

Frans Schwartz created this etching, *Head of an Elderly Woman with Downcast Gaze, Facing Left*, during a time when artists were keenly interested in capturing the human condition. Here, Schwartz offers us a glimpse into the life of an aging woman, a subject often overlooked in the annals of art history. Her downcast gaze and the lines etched into her face speak of a life lived, of experiences that have shaped her identity. What were her circumstances? What did she witness? What can we learn from her? The artist invites us to consider the significance of age, labor, and perhaps the quiet dignity of women whose stories frequently remain untold. Schwartz challenges traditional representations, offering an alternative narrative of worth and visibility. This etching compels us to reflect on the value we place on lived experience and the stories etched in the faces of those who have persevered through life's challenges.