Twee vrouwen before 1899

"Twee Vrouwen" (Two Women) is a photographic work by Robert Demachy, created before 1899 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This delicate, intimate image showcases Demachy's mastery of Pictorialism, a photographic movement emphasizing artistic expression and soft, painterly aesthetics. The print, measuring 330 mm x 255 mm, features two women, their forms subtly rendered in muted tones. This work embodies the aesthetic principles of Pictorialism, blurring the lines between photography and traditional art forms.