Oude vrouw before 1917

"Oude vrouw" (Old Woman) is a pencil drawing by Matthijs Maris, a Dutch painter and draughtsman known for his melancholic and introspective works. Created before 1917, the artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a seated figure, likely an elderly woman, shrouded in a headscarf, seen from the side. The delicate lines and the figure's posture evoke a sense of quiet contemplation, a signature trait of Maris's style. The drawing's small scale and intimate subject matter suggest a personal study, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing human emotion and vulnerability.