Vrouw bij een strijkplank 1892 - 1916

"Vrouw bij een strijkplank" (Woman at an Ironing Board), a 1916 ink drawing by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, depicts a woman engaged in the domestic task of ironing, captured in a minimalist and gestural style. Wouters is known for his expressive and often humorous depictions of everyday life, and this work exemplifies his fascination with capturing the essence of movement and form through quick and spontaneous lines. The piece, characterized by its loose and fluid lines, evokes a sense of immediacy and intimacy, inviting the viewer to observe the simple act of domesticity through the artist's uniquely expressive lens.