Scheveningsch bruidspaar 1849 - 1895

"Scheveningsch bruidspaar," a graphite drawing by Johannes Walter, depicts a newlywed couple from Scheveningen, a coastal town in the Netherlands. The artwork, created between 1849 and 1895, is on display at the Rijksmuseum. The couple is seated together, dressed in traditional attire, showcasing the simple elegance of working-class life in 19th-century Scheveningen. Walter's meticulous detail and subtle shading bring the scene to life, capturing the quiet intimacy of the moment.