Provinciaux visitant les curiosités de Paris (Provinicials Visiting the Curiosities of Paris)

Französische Grafik 1800–1812, c. 1805

The image depicts multiple figures in exaggerated clothing outdoors. The figures have oversized collars, elongated hats, and voluminous skirts. They are standing in front of a stone wall with arched windows. One figure leans forward dramatically. The scene has a humorous tone. The text at the bottom reads "Provinciaux Visitant les Curiosités de Paris."
Artist
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Date
c. 1805
Type
Print
Medium
etching with publisher's hand coloring in watercolor on pale green laid paper
Dimensions
22 × 27.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts multiple figures in exaggerated clothing outdoors. The figures have oversized collars, elongated hats, and voluminous skirts. They are standing in front of a stone wall with arched windows. One figure leans forward dramatically. The scene has a humorous tone. The text at the bottom reads "Provinciaux Visitant les Curiosités de Paris."

Französische Grafik 1800–1812