Zieke vrouw in bed by Johannes Steyn

Zieke vrouw in bed 1837

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print, engraving

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narrative-art

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print

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old engraving style

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romanticism

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genre-painting

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history-painting

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engraving

"Zieke vrouw in bed" is an 1837 illustration by Johannes Steyn depicting a scene from the novel "Tryvelyan, Eine Familie Geschichte uit den Anvang der Negentiende Eeuw." The drawing shows a woman in bed, likely ill, with two men standing near her bedside. Steyn, who lived from 1805 to 1840, is known for his detailed illustrations, often depicting scenes from literature and history. This artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the visual storytelling popular during the 19th century and reveals a glimpse into the domestic lives of the era.

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