Vrouwen in dorpsstraat by Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch

Vrouwen in dorpsstraat 1838 - 1863

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

yellowing background

photo restoration

parchment

light coloured

white palette

joyful generate happy emotion

repetition of white colour

soft colour palette

"Vrouwen in dorpsstraat" (Women in a Village Street) is a black and white lithograph created by Dutch artist Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch between 1838 and 1863. The artwork depicts a quiet street scene, showcasing three women and a dog walking in the cobblestone street. The composition is simple yet effective, highlighting the everyday life of people in the Dutch village. This lithograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Weissenbruch's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life in a realistic and evocative manner.