This is a drawing of a market scene. There is a central display of goods, possibly food items like cakes or sweets, arranged in a pyramid fashion. A figure above the stall is dressed in elaborate clothing, crowned, and holding a staff. Below, there are many people, mostly children and women, interacting with the goods. The environment is decorated with garlands, and a window shows the interior of a building. The drawing captures a lively and engaging atmosphere of a festive market.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1821
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4466 × 3465 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original