Vrouw in een interieur 1892 - 1900

This sketch, *Vrouw in een interieur*, comes to us from the hand of George Hendrik Breitner. Though undated, Breitner lived and worked in a time of enormous social change, particularly with regard to the role of women in Dutch society. Here, the figure stands in a domestic space. The interior is indicated by just a few lines, and the woman’s figure is drawn with an economy of strokes, yet she appears to be self-possessed. Breitner had a keen interest in capturing everyday life, often focusing on working-class women in Amsterdam. Unlike the sentimental depictions of women that were common in art at the time, Breitner sought to portray women as individuals navigating their own lives and spaces. You might feel a sense of the woman's presence, her quiet strength, as she occupies her space within the interior. The sketch maintains an emotional distance, inviting us to contemplate the woman's inner world. This artwork provides a glimpse into the lives of women in Breitner's time, prompting us to reflect on the historical context that shaped their experiences.