419 - J. BOISSIEU (1736-1810), Les petits Charlatans. The Little Charlatans, 1773, Etching

J. BOISSIEU (1736-1810), Les petits Charlatans. The Little Charlatans, 1773, Etching Jean Jacques de Boissieu (1736 Lyon - 1810 ibid.): Les petits Charlatans The little charlatans Lively market in front of an ancient architectural backdrop, 1773, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left monogrammed: "DB:". lower left dated: "1773*". Date: 1773 Description: The picture shows a lively market scene in front of an ancient architectural backdrop. On the left is a raised platform on which several traders are presenting their wares, including a man with an instrument. Numerous people in historical clothing, including hats and cloaks, stand together in groups and are engrossed in conversation or looking at the goods. The background shows massive stone architecture with a round arch through which other figures are visible. The composition has a clear spatial depth, which is emphasised by the arrangement of the figures and the architectural lines. The light is evenly distributed, emphasising details in the clothing and architecture. Keywords: Market scene; architecture; ancient; crowd; traders; instrument; conversation; round arch; stone construction; clothing; hats; cloaks; platform; goods; depth of space; light conditions; everyday life; historical; group; figures; 18th century; Classicism; Music; France; Size: Paper: 27,2 cm x 32,8 cm (10,7 x 12,9 in), Plate: 20,3 cm x 27,0 cm (8 x 10,6 in), Depiction: 19,5 cm x 25,7 cm (7,7 x 10,1 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Small black dots in the top centre of the image. Slightly soiled and rubbed in the margin. The corners of the sheet minimally bumped.