Schets van een vrouw die de afwas doet 1884

"Schets van een vrouw die de afwas doet" (Sketch of a woman doing the dishes) is a small etching created by Gerard Jan Bos in 1884. The work depicts a woman bent over a large basin, likely washing dishes, with a bucket nearby. Bos, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life, captures a moment of quiet domesticity in a simple yet expressive style. The etching, with its loose lines and subtle shading, showcases Bos's skill in capturing movement and detail. This small, intimate work provides a glimpse into the daily life of a woman in 19th-century Netherlands.