Meisje neemt afscheid van haar familie voordat ze naar de stad vertrekt 1834

This lithograph by Jules David, titled "Meisje neemt afscheid van haar familie voordat ze naar de stad vertrekt" (Girl bids farewell to her family before leaving for the city) depicts a poignant scene of departure. Created in 1834, the artwork showcases a young girl about to leave her rural home and embark on a new life in the city. The family's emotional farewell, captured in the artwork, was a common theme in 19th-century Dutch art. David's meticulous attention to detail captures the somber atmosphere of the moment, emphasizing the transition and the complex emotions involved. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant reminder of the social changes and personal sacrifices associated with urban migration in the 19th century.