Meisje met muts 1820 - 1830

"Meisje met muts" (Girl with a Cap) is a pencil drawing by Jean Augustin Daiwaille, a prominent 19th-century Belgian artist, created between 1820 and 1830. This intimate portrait, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young woman in a simple cap, her gaze directed upwards. Daiwaille's precise and detailed lines capture her youthful features, creating a sense of realism and emotional depth. This drawing exemplifies Daiwaille's mastery of portraiture and his ability to convey the essence of his subjects through subtle nuances of expression and gesture.