Friese vrouwen op het ijs 1804

"Friese vrouwen op het ijs" (Frisian women on the ice) is a watercolor and gouache on paper by Dutch artist Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, completed in 1804. This small-scale illustration portrays two women in traditional Frisian clothing, one of whom is seated on a sled. The work captures a scene of wintertime recreation in Friesland, and the detailed depiction of the women's clothing showcases Portman's ability to depict fine detail. This image is part of a larger series by Portman documenting regional Dutch costumes, and it serves as a valuable record of the clothing styles of the time. This work is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.