Romp van een vrouw met de handen op de heupen 1874 - 1945

This sketch, 'Romp van een vrouw met de handen op de heupen', or 'Torso of a woman with hands on hips' was made by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Cachet lived through times of great social change, including the rise of new ideas about gender roles and identity. This drawing, although simple, invites us to consider the representation of women during his time. The hands on the hips suggest confidence, a departure from more traditional, passive poses. What does it mean to capture only part of a figure? How does this choice affect our perception of the subject's identity and story? The fragment focuses our attention on the body and the posture, provoking questions about the subject's life and the artist's intent. This piece remains relevant, prompting ongoing conversations about representation, gender, and the power dynamics inherent in how we see and portray each other.