Peasant Musicians and Dancers

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, begin 18e eeuw

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.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Datering
begin 18e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
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
Afmetingen
6 × 11,5 cm, cut irregularly
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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