Zittende vrouw, de handen gevouwen in de schoot 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht created this drawing, "Zittende vrouw, de handen gevouwen in de schoot", using graphite on paper. The artist has created three iterations of a sitting woman with her hands in her lap. The use of graphite allows Hubrecht to capture subtle gradations of light and shadow. The repeated motif on a single page suggests a study of form and expression, rather than a finished composition. The immediacy of the graphite medium underscores the artist's hand, allowing us to trace her process of observation and mark-making. Drawing has historically been seen as a preliminary activity, a means to an end rather than an end in itself. This challenges the traditional hierarchy between preparatory sketches and finished paintings. The drawing emphasizes the value of process, inviting viewers to appreciate the artist's skill and the inherent beauty of a simple medium.