Peasant Musicians and Dancers

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, début du XVIIIe siècle

The image shows four figures - two on the left who are musicians, one playing a violin and the other holding drumsticks, and two on the right who are dancing. The drawing is sketched in ink with minimal detail, focusing on the posture and actions of the figures rather than facial features.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Datation
début du XVIIIe siècle
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper, irregularly trimmed and laid down on a sheet touched with faded blue watercolor, on an old album sheet; partially incised for transfer
Dimensions
6 × 11,5 cm, cut irregularly
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows four figures - two on the left who are musicians, one playing a violin and the other holding drumsticks, and two on the right who are dancing. The drawing is sketched in ink with minimal detail, focusing on the posture and actions of the figures rather than facial features.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760