Portret van een handwerkende vrouw 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht created this sensitively rendered drawing of a woman sewing, using pen and brown ink, and brush in grey ink. Hubrecht was working in a period where women’s roles were sharply defined, and domestic skills like sewing were highly valued. Yet she was also part of a generation of women pushing against these constraints, seeking education and professional opportunities in the arts and other fields. This portrait captures a sense of quiet concentration as the woman focuses on her work. The choice of subject reflects the realities of many women’s lives, while the artistic treatment elevates the everyday into something worthy of attention and respect. Hubrecht’s work invites us to consider the intersection of gender, labor, and artistic representation in the late 19th century. It is both a personal expression and a reflection of broader societal values and changes.