Studieblad met vissersvrouwen 1847 - 1904

"Studieblad met vissersvrouwen" (Study Sheet with Fisherwomen), a pencil drawing by Philip Sadée, depicts six figures, primarily women, engaged in daily life. The study, dated 1847-1904, demonstrates Sadée's keen observation of human form and movement, particularly of fisherwomen carrying baskets or other burdens. This sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sadée's mastery of line and subtle shading, highlighting the physicality of labor and the resilience of these individuals. It's a poignant glimpse into the lives of working-class women in 19th-century Netherlands.