Vrouw en kind in een deuropening c. 1910

This is an undated pen drawing, probably on paper, by Frits Lensvelt, featuring a woman and child in a doorway. The use of pen and ink, with its stark lines and contrast, is a medium traditionally associated with illustration and graphic arts rather than high art. The artist's hand is evident in the controlled lines that define the figures and interior setting, with the material qualities of ink lending itself to both fine detail and areas of solid form. The controlled execution would have required careful planning and skilled hand-eye coordination. The domestic interior, with its scattered sugar cubes and overturned wine bottles, alludes to scenes of everyday life and perhaps even hidden narratives within the family space. The choice of such mundane subject matter ties the drawing to social observations and domestic issues. By emphasizing these materials, making processes, and social context, the drawing bridges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft, inviting us to reconsider hierarchies within the art world and the value of everyday experiences.