Lachend meisje met pop 1768 - 1796

"Lachend meisje met pop" (Laughing Girl with Doll), created between 1768 and 1796 by Dutch artist Pieter de Mare, is an etching housed at the Rijksmuseum. This portrait captures a young girl, likely a member of a wealthy family, wearing an elaborate hat adorned with a feather, smiling while holding a doll. The work's intimate scale, measuring just 158 mm in height and 120 mm in width, invites viewers to appreciate the delicate details of the girl's attire and playful expression. The etching's fine lines and cross-hatching techniques create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the subject's charming likeness.