Handwerkende vrouw 1873 - 1937

"Handwerkende vrouw" is an etching by Coenraad Matthias Garms, a Dutch artist known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. The artwork, likely created between 1873 and 1937, features a close-up portrait of a woman in profile, her hands clasped in her lap, suggesting she is engaged in a quiet and thoughtful moment. The detailed hatching and cross-hatching technique used by Garms creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the rough, worn features of the woman's hands and face. The subject matter and style are characteristic of the Realist movement, which emphasized the representation of ordinary people and scenes from daily life.