Vrouw leest de krant 1886

"Vrouw leest de krant" (Woman Reading the Newspaper) is an etching by Adolph Menzel, a prominent German artist known for his meticulous realism and depictions of everyday life. This small-scale work, created in 1886, captures a woman engrossed in a newspaper, highlighting the growing influence of mass media in 19th-century society. The artwork's simple composition and expressive lines, typical of Menzel's style, invite viewers to contemplate the woman's thoughts and the power of the printed word. The etching's detailed rendering of the woman's posture, the newspaper's folds, and the subtle play of light and shadow contribute to the artwork's realism.