Staande vrouw met een brief 1822 - 1880

"Staande vrouw met een brief" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Reinier Craeyvanger, created sometime between 1822 and 1880. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman in profile, her head bowed as she holds a letter in her hand. The simple lines and subtle shading capture the quiet intimacy of the moment, hinting at the emotions swirling beneath the surface. This sketch exemplifies Craeyvanger's talent for capturing fleeting moments and conveying a sense of realism through minimalist means.