Vrouw met een plakkaat om haar nek 1863

"Vrouw met een plakkaat om haar nek" (Woman with a placard around her neck), created in 1863 by Belgian artist Félicien Rops, is a satirical etching that depicts a woman wearing a placard that reads "On demande un nourrisson" (We ask for a baby). This piece, which can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet powerful commentary on societal norms and the plight of women in the 19th century. The drawing, with its stark lines and expressive details, creates a sense of both vulnerability and defiance, highlighting the artist's keen observation of social injustices.