Waterval in het dal van Dala bij Leukerbad 1890

Anna Catharina Maria van Eeghen sketched "Waterval in het dal van Dala bij Leukerbad" in pencil, at a time when women artists often navigated a complex path to recognition. As women increasingly sought education and professional opportunities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, art became a realm where they could express their perspectives and challenge societal norms. Van Eeghen, like many of her contemporaries, had to negotiate the societal expectations and biases that often limited women's access to formal training and exhibition opportunities. In this context, her choice to depict a powerful natural scene becomes particularly interesting. The waterfall, a symbol of untamed force, might be interpreted as a reflection of her own striving for independence and creative expression. As you gaze at this drawing, consider the artist's own journey and the quiet strength required to capture such a scene with both precision and feeling.