Dientje's huwelijk 1893

Alfred Ronner created "Dientje's Wedding" using pen and ink on paper. This isn't fine art in the traditional sense, but rather a glimpse into everyday life, carefully rendered with accessible materials. The fineness of the lines allows Ronner to capture the texture of the women's dresses, the rough brickwork of the hearth, and the gleam of the metal pails. The artist has engaged with the traditions of drawing to give the work social and cultural significance, highlighting the amount of work involved in the production process.   Look at how the controlled mark-making contrasts with the scene depicted; the labor is not romanticized. Ronner seems to be interested in the contrast between the refined process of drawing and the everyday work involved in the wedding. Paying close attention to materials, making, and context allows us to understand the full meaning of an artwork like this, challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.