Studieblad met een vrouw aan een spinnewiel en een zittende man 1815 - 1818

This 19th-century drawing, created by Jacob Ernst Marcus between 1815 and 1818, depicts a woman operating a spinning wheel while a man sits beside her. The detailed, realistic rendering of the figures and their attire captures the simplicity and practicality of everyday life in the 19th century. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale study, measuring just 156mm in height and 246mm in width. It exemplifies Marcus's talent for depicting the nuances of human interaction and the rhythms of daily life in a straightforward and compelling way.