Haringverkoopster 1803

"Haringverkoopster," a print by Charles Howard Hodges, depicts a lively scene of a herring vendor, likely in the Netherlands, based on the title. The vendor, a woman in a simple dress, is serving herring to another woman at a table. The composition highlights the everyday life of the Dutch people, showcasing their traditional cuisine and social interactions, making this artwork a great example of genre painting. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, was created in 1803, showcasing the detail and quality of printmaking during that time.