Twee schetsen van hoofden van boerinnen met kapjes 1770 - 1825

Simon Andreas Krausz made these sketches of peasant women's heads with caps in brown chalk on paper. The strokes are quick and confident, capturing the women's profiles with a minimum of fuss. The choice of chalk, a readily available material, speaks to the immediacy of the artist's engagement with his subject. Chalk is a medium that invites a direct, physical connection between the hand and the paper, allowing for a range of tones and textures. These sketches offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people. The women's caps, likely hand-stitched, are a subtle reminder of the labor involved in creating even the simplest garments. Krausz's choice to depict these women suggests an interest in the everyday, in the lives of those who worked the land and formed the backbone of society. By focusing on the materials and processes involved in both the making of the artwork and the making of the women's clothing, we gain a richer understanding of the cultural and social context in which these sketches were created.