Drie meisjes uit het Amsterdamse Burgerweeshuis, 1885 Thérèse Schwartze
A captivating scene unfolds in the Amsterdam Orphanage, where three young girls are engrossed in their daily activities. One girl is reading aloud from a book, her voice filling the room with tales and adventures. Another girl listens attentively, her eyes reflecting the story's intrigue. The third girl is busy mending clothes, her hands skillfully navigating the needle and thread. To the left, a laundry basket brims with fabrics, hinting at the chores of orphanage life. Meanwhile, on a bench to the right, a cat sleeps soundly, oblivious to the bustle around it.
