Wandelende vrouw met kind aan hand Possibly 1895

Fabien Launay created this print, "Wandelende vrouw met kind aan hand," which translates to "Walking woman with child in hand," sometime between 1877 and 1904. Launay's work captures a poignant image of motherhood and childhood, rendered with simple yet evocative lines. In the print, a woman and child are depicted in silhouette, their figures flattened against the white background. The choice to obscure their facial features invites the viewer to project their own experiences and emotions onto the scene, creating a universal tableau of familial connection. What does it mean to walk in the world as a woman, as a mother, as a caregiver? The act of walking together suggests a journey, a path forward into an uncertain future, the composition quietly acknowledges the emotional weight of caregiving and its profound impact on women's lives.