Vrouw met paard, hond en bediende 1826 - 1880

"Vrouw met paard, hond en bediende" (Woman with Horse, Dog and Servant), a lithograph by Célestin Nanteuil (1813-1873), depicts a woman in fashionable attire, possibly a wealthy landowner, with a horse and a dog. A servant holds the horse’s bridle, while the woman stands beside the animal, with a seemingly bored expression. The scene is executed in a detailed and realistic style, typical of lithographic prints of the 19th century, which often featured subjects from daily life. Nanteuil, a prolific French artist, is known for his depictions of people and their relationship with nature. This work likely captures the leisure activities of the upper classes in 19th-century Europe, showcasing a snapshot of social hierarchy.