Vrouwen en meisje worden uit woning gedreven 1832 - 1897

Alexander Ver Huell created this pencil drawing titled 'Women and girl being driven out of the house', in the 19th century. The Netherlands at this time was governed by a constitutional monarchy, against a backdrop of increasing industrialization and urbanization. Here, Ver Huell captures a stark moment of social injustice. We see a family, presumably working-class women and a young girl, being evicted from their home. The figures of authority—men in top hats and a policeman—stand in contrast to the women's distress and vulnerability. The drawing evokes a sense of despair and the disruption of domestic life, with personal belongings scattered on the floor. This scene reflects the gendered and class dimensions of poverty and displacement in the 19th century. The emotional weight of the piece resides in the faces of the women, highlighting their powerlessness in the face of systemic forces. Through this drawing, Ver Huell offers a poignant, critical commentary on the socio-economic disparities of his time, inviting reflection on the human cost of progress.