Interieur met schildersattributen en een rol waarop 'P.P. Rubens' staat vermeld 1843

Auguste Numans created this print of the Chateau Royal in Laeken, Belgium, in the mid-19th century. This period saw the rise of landscape art, reflecting a growing interest in nature and national identity. Numans captures not just the architecture, but also the social scene, with figures strolling in the foreground. Here, gender and class are subtly interwoven. The women, likely from the middle or upper class, are depicted in a leisurely setting, a testament to the social stratification of the era. These spaces were accessible to few, reflecting societal privileges. The Chateau, a symbol of Belgian royalty, is a backdrop to their lives, suggesting a connection to power and status. The image is quiet, but it speaks volumes about the structures that shape our experiences and perspectives, then as now.