Zittende vrouw met een juk op haar schouders 1700 - 1800

"Zittende vrouw met een juk op haar schouders" (Sitting Woman with a Yoke on Her Shoulders) is a watercolor artwork by W. Barthautz, created sometime between 1700 and 1800. It depicts a woman, seen from behind, kneeling with a yoke across her shoulders. This piece may be considered a genre painting as it portrays a common sight of the time: a woman engaged in physical labor. The realistic depiction of the woman’s clothing and the yoke suggests an emphasis on the everyday life of the working class. The artwork's small dimensions, 200 mm in height and 162 mm in width, intimate and detailed rendering, make it a compelling example of Dutch Realism.