Twee studies van een voorovergebogen zittende vrouw 1867 - 1923

George Hendrik Breitner created this pencil drawing, "Two Studies of a Seated Woman Leaning Forward," in the late 19th or early 20th century. Breitner was known for his depictions of working-class life in Amsterdam, and these studies offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of women during this period. The women are depicted in a posture of quiet introspection, their bodies conveying a sense of weariness. The clothing suggests a life of labor, devoid of luxury. Breitner captures a sense of the sitter's emotional state. The drawing, with its unfinished quality, invites us to consider the partial stories we often receive about women's lives. By focusing on these women, Breitner acknowledges their presence and subtly challenges the conventional, often idealized, representations of women in art. In highlighting their everyday existence, he elevates the ordinary and encourages empathy.