Jonge vrouw leest een brief 1780

"Jonge vrouw leest een brief" (Young Woman Reading a Letter), a 1780 etching by Dutch artist Louis Bernard Coclers, depicts a woman seated in an interior setting, intently reading a letter while an older woman, possibly a maid or servant, looks on. The print captures a moment of domesticity and intimate communication. The artist's use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and texture. Coclers, a prominent engraver and printmaker of his time, is known for his mastery of technique, which is evident in this delicate and finely rendered work. The etching is a small-scale piece, measuring 212 mm by 184 mm, which contributes to its sense of intimacy and focus on detail.