Zittende vrouw met mand en een zeilschip 1820 - 1872

Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer created this pencil drawing of a seated woman with a basket and a sailboat. Klinkhamer lived and worked during a time of significant social and economic change in the Netherlands. The woman appears to be of working-class origin, and her bare feet suggest a life of labor and perhaps poverty. Her posture and the basket in her hands might be indicative of domestic work, which was often the domain of women during the 19th century. The inclusion of the sailboat hints at the maritime industry, a key aspect of Dutch life and economy, suggesting a possible connection of the woman to the sea through family or work. By choosing such a subject, Klinkhamer offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, inviting viewers to consider the social fabric and the roles individuals played within it. This drawing serves not only as a study of form and figure but also as a reflection on the realities of Dutch society during Klinkhamer's time.