Jonge vrouw leest een brief 1877 - 1909

"Jonge vrouw leest een brief" (Young Woman Reading a Letter), a delicate etching by Dutch artist Louise Danse, captures the intimate moment of a young woman lost in her reading. Created between 1877 and 1909, the artwork showcases Danse's mastery of light and shadow, emphasizing the subtle curves of the woman's form and the soft folds of her dress. This poignant portrayal of a woman in contemplation is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the quiet moments of everyday life in late 19th-century Europe.