Twee kinderen en twee bordurende vrouwen zitten voor een raam terwijl buiten in de regen een man met paraplu passeert 1874

Constant Aimé Marie Cap created this print, depicting two children and two embroidering women sitting before a window, sometime before 1915. The composition, rendered in delicate lines, divides the world into contrasting realms: the interior, domestic space filled with figures, and the exterior, suggested by the lone man with an umbrella passing in the rain. A formal reading reveals how Cap uses the window as a structuring device, not just as a source of light but also as a frame within a frame. The geometric structure emphasizes the themes of confinement versus freedom. The artist invites us to consider the spatial and social dynamics at play, as the figures are carefully arranged to create a balanced yet asymmetrical composition. Note how light and shadow define the shapes and textures, contributing to a sense of depth and intimacy. These formal decisions not only create visual interest but invite reflection on the boundaries between personal space and the broader world.