Vrouw op een akker c. 1885 - 1902

"Vrouw op een akker" (Woman in a Field) is a watercolor by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, created between 1885 and 1902. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a lone woman in a field, wearing a blue dress and apron, with her back turned to the viewer. The woman's posture and the simplicity of the landscape evoke a sense of solitude and the quietness of rural life. This intimate portrayal of everyday life was a hallmark of Israëls' work, which often focused on the lives of ordinary people. His paintings are known for their realistic detail, emotional depth, and sensitive treatment of light.