Fragment van de Oranjeboom 1874

This plaster sculpture, *Fragment van de Oranjeboom*, by Frans Stracké (1829-1898) depicts a young girl in a frilly dress seated on a simple wooden structure. The young girl's detailed facial features and clothing suggest a sentimental approach to the subject matter, a popular theme in 19th-century art. This delicate and charming piece is a prime example of Stracké's skill in capturing the innocence of childhood, a common subject in his work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum.