Fotoreproductie van een schilderij van een liggende vrouw met lier c. 1865 - 1900

This is a reproduction of a painting by Laurens Lodewijk Kleijn, who lived in the Netherlands during a time of significant social change. It depicts a reclining woman with a lyre, a scene that harkens back to classical mythology and perhaps the romanticism of the 19th century. The image invites us to consider the role of women in art and society during Kleijn's time. Often portrayed as muses or allegorical figures, their individual stories were frequently suppressed. The woman here, with her lyre, could be seen as an embodiment of harmony and beauty, yet her recumbent pose might also suggest passivity. The image is a kind of representation of women, but it doesn't necessarily reflect the lived experiences and growing calls for agency and recognition of women during this time. Although the original painting may have intended to depict a timeless scene, it is still worth considering the ways in which Kleijn’s photograph reflects the complex and evolving societal attitudes toward women.