Handwerkende dame 1876

"Handwerkende dame" (Working Woman), a print created in 1876 by Auguste Danse, shows a woman in a dark dress, seated in a chair and working on a piece of fabric. The print is in a realistic style, capturing the details of the woman's dress and her focused expression. Danse, a renowned printmaker, created a series of works depicting women engaged in various activities, highlighting their daily lives and contributions to society. The print's intimate scale and subject matter exemplify the artist's interest in the ordinary and the beauty found in everyday life. The print is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands, a prominent museum showcasing the rich history of Dutch art and culture.