Twee vrouwen op het strand van Portel 1857

"Twee vrouwen op het strand van Portel" (1857) by Richard Burnier (1826-1884) is a black and white lithograph depicting two women on a beach in Portel, France. The women are dressed in traditional clothing and are carrying fishing nets and baskets, suggesting a life of hard work and reliance on the sea. This work is a classic example of realism, capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The image is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.