Portret van een vrouw c. 1834 - 1844

"Portret van een vrouw" (Portrait of a Woman) is a graphite drawing by Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald, a German artist active in the first half of the 19th century. The drawing captures a woman in a simple yet elegant dress, her hair styled in a bun with two prominent rolls. The artist uses delicate shading to convey form and texture, highlighting the sitter's features with a sense of realism and intimacy. The composition, focusing on the woman's face and upper torso, emphasizes her presence and individuality, making the portrait a touching and timeless representation of beauty.