Vrouw met kruik en kinderwagen, naar rechts 1914

Johannes Abraham Mondt made this watercolor painting, "Woman with Jug and Pram, facing right," using paper and pigments. These materials, common in fine art, are here employed to depict a woman and child in what looks like a scene from everyday life. The visible brushstrokes, washes, and subtle color variations reveal the artist's hand, layering to build form and texture. The woman’s clothing and the jug she carries have a rough-hewn quality, contrasting with the pram. This detail speaks to the emergence of industrial production. This combination of handcraft and the industrial reflects a society in transition. Watercolors were often used for preliminary sketches, and sometimes considered 'lesser' works. Mondt seems to be making a statement here about the value of everyday life and labor. By focusing on the visual qualities of the artwork, and the labor required to create it, we can appreciate how "Woman with Jug and Pram" transcends traditional distinctions between fine art and craft, offering a glimpse into a world of work and care.