Kerk in een landschap, een wandelende en een staande vrouw c. 1840 - 1860

Charles Rochussen created this graphite drawing titled, *Church in a Landscape, a Walking and a Standing Woman*, sometime in the 19th century. Rochussen was a Dutch painter, printmaker, and illustrator known for his depictions of daily life, often with a humorous touch. In this drawing, the artist sketches two women within a landscape featuring a church. The standing woman is formally dressed, which contrasts with the relative simplicity of the natural setting. The artist seems to be making a comment on societal positions, gender roles, and their relationship to the environment. The artist seems to portray the conventional expectations of women in 19th-century Dutch society, who were often confined to specific roles and spaces. The drawing invites us to reflect on the historical and cultural contexts that shape individual identities and experiences. This piece serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate interplay between gender, class, and environment during the 19th century.