Boerenvrouw met een mand 1744 - 1817

"Boerenvrouw met een mand" (1744 - 1817) is a drawing by Dutch artist Francois Philippe Charpentier (1734-1817), currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The drawing depicts a peasant woman, likely from the countryside, standing with a basket resting on a ledge. The artist masterfully captures the figure's form through the use of light and shadow, highlighting her simple, yet dignified presence. This work is a fine example of Charpentier's skill in depicting the daily lives of ordinary people, demonstrating a shift in artistic focus towards more naturalistic subject matter during the 18th century.