Jonge vrouw met een glas in de hand 1847 - 1889

William Unger created this print, "Young Woman with a Glass in Hand," using etching. Unger, who lived from 1837 to 1932, situated himself within a cultural moment increasingly fascinated by reproducing images. Here, the artwork is not just a portrait but a study in social dynamics. You can see the young woman, glass in hand, seemingly at the center of attention. But what is she thinking? The scene feels staged, a tableau vivant of Dutch prosperity. Unger was part of a generation grappling with questions of national identity and cultural heritage. This piece invites us to consider the role of women in Dutch society, caught between domesticity and display. It’s a moment frozen in time, yet it sparks so many questions about gender, class, and the very act of looking.