Meisje leest een boek 1831 - 1904

"Meisje leest een boek" (Girl reading a book) is an etching by Dutch artist Arnoud Schaepkens, created between 1831 and 1904. The artwork depicts a young girl seated in a simple pose, lost in concentration as she reads a book. The detailed shading in the etching gives the artwork a sense of realism and depth, conveying the girl's focused expression and the quiet solitude of the scene. This piece showcases Schaepkens' skill in capturing intimate moments and portraying the simple beauty of everyday life through his etching technique.