Atelier 1890

Floris Verster's 1890 etching, "Atelier," depicts a dimly lit artist's studio, a common subject matter in art. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a tabletop, a chair, and a vase of flowers, capturing the intimate atmosphere of an artist's workspace. The etching uses a technique of hatching and cross-hatching to create tonal values and suggest the texture of the objects. The work is notable for its depiction of a specific moment in the artist's life, an artistic approach that became popular in the late 19th century.