Figuurstudie 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht made this figure study in the Netherlands, likely towards the end of the 19th century, using pencil on paper. It appears to be a preliminary sketch of a nude figure, possibly female, in a reclining pose. In the late 19th century, the Dutch art world was beginning to open up to women, who gained increasing access to art academies. However, they were often excluded from certain subjects, such as the nude, or were segregated into separate classes. Figure studies like this one allowed female artists to develop their skills in depicting the human form. Hubrecht’s work may have been a way for her to challenge the male dominance of the art world and assert her own creative vision. To truly understand the context of this work, further research into the artist’s biography and the records of art institutions of the time would be valuable. Ultimately, this sketch offers a glimpse into the changing social and artistic landscape of the Netherlands.