Landskab med en kone, der bærer en kurv. Parti fra Kullen 1886

Bernhard Ulrik Middelboe made this landscape with a woman carrying a basket etching, likely at the turn of the 20th century. It captures a woman in a rural setting, carrying what appears to be foraged goods. During this time, women in rural settings often had limited social mobility and were confined to domestic and agricultural roles. The artwork subtly acknowledges the labor of women in rural economies. The woman is anonymous, her back turned, suggesting a focus on her role rather than her individuality. A dog accompanies her, a symbol of loyalty, but also perhaps underscoring her solitude in her daily tasks. This piece is a quiet reflection on the lives of working women in the Danish countryside, and leaves us to consider the narratives of those often unseen in the grand narratives of history.