Straatverkoopster met een klant 1836 - 1912

Isaac Weissenbruch created this small drawing titled 'Street Vendor with a Customer', but the exact date remains unknown. Weissenbruch was part of the Hague School, a group of Dutch artists who painted in a style similar to the French Barbizon School, focusing on landscapes and everyday life. The artwork depicts a street scene where a vendor, likely a woman, sells goods from a table under a parasol. A mother and child are among the customers, their presence highlighting the social interactions that took place in public spaces. Weissenbruch's interest in portraying ordinary people reflects the broader shift in art towards depicting the lives of different social classes, a contrast to the traditional focus on the wealthy and powerful. The emotional resonance of the artwork lies in its depiction of human connection and commerce in a bustling urban environment. Weissenbruch captures the essence of daily life and invites viewers to reflect on the various roles and relationships within society.