Vrouw plukt een haan 1731 - 1775

"Vrouw plukt een haan," a print created between 1731 and 1775 by Richard Houston (1721-1775), depicts a woman in a dark cloak, seated with a rooster in her lap. The somber mood and detailed rendering of the woman's sorrowful expression evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. The print, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Houston's mastery of etching and demonstrates his talent for capturing the emotional depth of his subjects. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the woman's fur-trimmed cloak and the rooster's plumage, which contrasts with the dark background.