Vrouw met muts op het hoofd 1863

"Vrouw met muts op het hoofd" (Woman with a hat on her head) is a small etching by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement. This 1863 work depicts a woman in a large, elaborate hat, her face partially obscured by the intricate design. The delicate lines of the etching showcase Rops' signature style, known for its suggestive imagery and exploration of themes like desire, mortality, and the darker aspects of human nature. The artwork's intimate size and subject matter hint at the artist's fascination with the complexities of the human psyche.