Schrijvende vrouw en staande jongen 1808 - 1848

"Schrijvende vrouw en staande jongen" (Writing Woman and Standing Boy), an etching by Pieter Barbiers, depicts a woman seated at a table, writing, with a young boy standing beside her. The delicate lines and soft shading convey a sense of intimacy and domesticity, characteristic of Barbiers' style. The simple composition and realistic portrayal of everyday life capture a moment of quiet reflection and learning. This drawing, created between 1808 and 1848, is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Dutch domestic life of the early 19th century.