Peasant Woman with Basket, in Profile, Facing Left

About this work

The painting depicts a peasant woman in profile, facing left. She is dressed in a long skirt and a loose-fitting top, with a head covering. In her left hand, she holds a basket. The woman's attire and the basket suggest a rural setting, possibly during the Baroque period. The etching technique used to create the image adds texture and depth to the scene. The level of detail and the use of shading in the etching create a sense of realism, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up Henriet, Israel.