Print Description
This print depicts a lively scene set in what appears to be a courtyard or village street during what could be the 17th or 18th century, based on the style of clothing worn by the figures. The central focus of the scene is a group of people dancing and playing music, suggesting a festive or celebratory occasion. Some street performers with monkeys entertain seated villagers.
Made by Friedrich Geissler after own design.
Medium: Etching / engraving on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 25.1 x 16.8 cm (9.88 x 6.61 inch). Image size: 14.1 x 11.7 cm. (5.55 x 4.61 inch).
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
VILLAGE-ENTERTAINERS-MONKEYS-PIPE-PERCUSSION | PCO-E8-44
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Friedrich Geissler (1778 -1853) was a German draughtsman, etcher and engraver from Nuremberg.
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