Binnenplaats met een dienstmeid die schoonmaakt 1775 - 1840

"Binnenplaats met een dienstmeid die schoonmaakt" (Courtyard with a Maid Cleaning), a watercolor painting by Carel Lodewijk Hansen, depicts a realistic scene of a maid sweeping a courtyard. The painting, created between 1775 and 1840, showcases Hansen's ability to capture the nuances of everyday life, highlighting the simple beauty of a humble courtyard and the maid's diligent work. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch genre painting tradition, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the 18th and 19th centuries. The meticulous detail of the brickwork, the worn cobblestones, and the simple furnishings creates a sense of realism, engaging the viewer in the mundane yet significant activities of everyday life.