Dame met hoed 1847 - 1899

"Dame met hoed" (Lady with a Hat) is a pencil drawing by Dutch painter Jacob Maris. The quick sketch captures the profile of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, suggesting a portrait study rather than a finished work. This small drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Maris’ exploration of figure and form, demonstrating his masterful use of light and shadow to convey volume and depth. The loose and gestural lines of the sketch are characteristic of his work, emphasizing the spontaneity of his artistic process.