Lopende vrouw op een pad tussen Renkum en Wageningen, Gelderland before 1915

This photogravure shows a woman walking on a path between Renkum and Wageningen in Gelderland, and was created by an anonymous artist. In this quiet image, we see a lone woman, her figure receding into the distance. She is walking away from us and deeper into the woods. The photogravure technique itself, with its rich tonal range and tactile surface, lends a sense of depth and texture to the scene. The woman’s traditional dress suggests a connection to the land, to a way of life rooted in rural labor and community. The artist captures a figure who, through her daily act of walking, connects herself to the rhythms of nature. Is she walking for necessity or leisure? There is an undeniable quietness to this image, and it makes me consider themes of solitude, resilience, and the everyday experiences of women in rural settings. It reminds us to consider the stories of those whose lives are often unseen.