Portret van Ch. Doorman-Van Thiel 1898 - 1912

This small portrait of Ch. Doorman-Van Thiel was created by Corine Ingelse sometime between 1869 and 1950, though the date is unknown. I find myself wondering what Ingelse was thinking as she made this. It's so tiny, just 101 by 62 mm. Imagine the detail! How did she achieve the delicacy of the sitter's lace collar, the way she captured the light in her eyes? It makes me think about all the unseen labor, the hours spent honing her craft, the sheer dedication required to create such a piece. And what about the sitter, Ch. Doorman-Van Thiel? What was her life like? What stories could she tell? There is so much that connects us. It reminds me that art is an ongoing conversation, a way for artists to inspire one another across time and space. Each artwork is a testament to human expression and a reminder of the ambiguity of life.