Rustend model in het atelier 1886

"Rustend model in het atelier" (Resting Model in the Studio) is an 1886 etching by Belgian artist Auguste Danse (1829-1929). The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in an artist's studio. A young female model, possibly a student, sits pensively in front of an easel, her face turned away from the viewer. The composition is dominated by the figure and her surrounding furniture, creating an intimate and introspective scene. Danse's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene, highlighting the model's delicate features and the studio's atmosphere.