Mannen en jongens, vermoedelijk met vishengels 1865 - 1913

This sketch, titled 'Mannen en jongens, vermoedelijk met vishengels', meaning 'Men and boys, presumably with fishing rods', was created by Bramine Hubrecht. Born in 1855, Hubrecht navigated the art world during a time of significant social change, particularly for women. Her work provides a glimpse into the leisure activities of men and boys, perhaps offering subtle commentary on gendered spaces and roles within Dutch society. As a female artist, her perspective would have differed vastly from her male counterparts, giving her work a unique lens through which to view everyday life. Hubrecht's choice to depict this particular scene invites us to consider the accessibility of leisure, and who gets to participate in it. What does it mean to capture a moment of quiet, masculine camaraderie? These sketches invite us to reflect on the artist's own position as an observer of such scenes, while also considering the social dynamics at play.