The Meal or Woman Seen from the Back
1892
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1892
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a woman from behind, sitting at a table. She wears a long, light-colored dress with a white collar and dark hair pulled back. The table has a white tablecloth and a plate with food on it. The background is dark, with some objects on a shelf or mantle. The woman's posture and the setting suggest a quiet, everyday moment. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. Look up Henri de Braekeleer to see more of his work.
