Spinnende vrouw 1868 - 1892

"Spinnende vrouw" (Spinning Woman) is a drawing by Dutch artist Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, completed sometime between 1868 and 1892, the year of his death. The drawing depicts a woman spinning yarn with a spinning wheel, a common domestic task during the time. This work demonstrates van Rappard's talent for capturing the nuances of human form and movement through a simple yet expressive style. The delicate lines and shading create a sense of realism and depth in the figure and its surroundings.