Mevrouw 1893

Alfred Ronner created this print, titled "Mevrouw," using etching, likely in the late 19th century. It captures a domestic scene, a common subject in the Realist movement that was emerging in Europe at that time. The image presents us with two women in a modest interior. One woman, perhaps a visitor, stands in the doorway, while the other, presumably the homeowner or a servant, is turned away, her posture suggesting a pause in her domestic labor. The ordinariness of the scene, the lack of idealization, and the focus on everyday life are characteristic of Realist art. Ronner, a Belgian artist, was working in a society undergoing significant social and economic changes. The rise of industrialization and the growth of cities led to new social classes and new ways of life. Artists like Ronner turned their attention to these changes, depicting the lives of ordinary people and the realities of the modern world. Art historical resources, exhibition reviews, and biographical information help us to understand his social context. "Mevrouw" offers us a glimpse into this world, inviting us to consider the lives and experiences of women in 19th-century Belgium.