Schelpenvisser 1885 - 1931

"Schelpenvisser" is an etching created by Frederika Henriëtte Broeksmit between 1885 and 1931. This small-scale artwork, measuring only 102 mm by 148 mm, captures the silhouette of a horse-drawn cart against a dark, cloudy sky. The scene, likely set on a beach or coastal plain, evokes a sense of solitude and the quiet labor of a shell fisherman. Broeksmit, known for her delicate and expressive etchings, masterfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere. The etching provides a glimpse into the everyday life of those who worked the seas, a theme that was common in Dutch art of the time.