"Dutch Peasant Entertainment – 18th-century Engraving After David Teniers The Younger"
A beautiful 18th-century engraving entitled "ENTERTAINMENT OF DUTCH PEASANTS," after a composition by David Teniers the Younger, engraved in 1748 by Louis de Surugue de Surgis.An engraving from the Ancien Régime, retaining the inscription "with the King's privilege" in the margin.
An early 18th-century engraving, dated 1748, after a work by David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690), engraved by Louis de Surugue de Surgis (1686–1762).
The engraved title at the bottom of the plate is in capital letters:"ENTERTAINMENT OF DUTCH PEASANTS," with the old spelling HOLLLANDOIS (with an "O"), characteristic of the period.
The scene depicts a lively village: a peasant dance is taking place in front of a tavern. On the right, a bagpiper stands on a barrel; on the left, a woman draws water from a well. Two pigs and two chickens complete the foreground, adding a touch of rural and picturesque life, typical of Teniers' world.
Engraving on laid paper, presented in a giltwood frame, protected by glass. A beautiful decorative piece, ready to hang.
Sheet dimensions: 51 × 42.5 cm
Image dimensions: 45 × 35 cm
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