Vrouw met een kat 1834 - 1879

"Vrouw met een kat" (Woman with a cat) is an etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Jacobus Scholten, dating from 1834-1879 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a woman seated in a doorway, her head bowed as if in contemplation, while a cat sits near her feet. The composition is simple, with the focus on the woman and her companion, creating a sense of intimacy and quietude. This etching reflects Scholten's interest in capturing everyday moments of Dutch life, particularly those depicting the lives of ordinary people.