Vrouwen met bagage op het hoofd 1923 - 1932

"Vrouwen met bagage op het hoofd" (Women with luggage on their heads) is a brass relief sculpture by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk, created between 1923 and 1932. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a group of women, likely from Africa, carrying various burdens on their heads. Stolk, known for his expressive and stylized figures, captures the strength and resilience of these women through his simplified lines and patterns. The work is a powerful example of his interest in depicting the lives and cultures of people from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the growing awareness of non-European art and cultures in the early 20th century.