This is a painting of a street scene involving an exchange. The scene shows a group of figures engaging in a transaction. A woman is offering a sheet of music or lyrics to another figure. The figures are dressed in period clothing. A child and a dog are present. Architectural elements, like stone columns, suggest the location is a town or city square. This art style is reminiscent of Francis Wheatley.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1796
- Medium
- colored stipple engraving
- Dimensions
- 3555 × 4460 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original