Moeder met twee kinderen keert terug van het strand 1866 - 1928

This etching by Willem (II) Steelink, created between 1866 and 1928, depicts a mother and her two children walking along a beach. The mother, dressed in a long coat and cap, carries a baby in her arms while her other child, a small girl, holds onto her hand. The scene is rendered with realistic detail, creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy. The artwork, titled "Moeder met twee kinderen keert terug van het strand" ("Mother with two children returns from the beach"), is a poignant portrayal of family life and the everyday experiences of working-class people. The use of etching, a technique that involves creating lines by scratching into a metal plate, gives the artwork a distinctive texture and depth.