Soldaat bij een haringverkoopster 1800 - 1841

"Soldaat bij een haringverkoopster" is an 1800-1841 watercolor by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, currently held in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a soldier from the Dutch Royal Army interacting with a woman selling herring, highlighting the daily life and social interactions of the time. Bemme's detailed portrayal of uniforms and traditional Dutch clothing adds a historical and ethnographic value to this artwork. The composition, set against a landscape background, further emphasizes the social context of the scene. This work is a valuable insight into the lives of people in the Netherlands during the early 19th century.