237 - Unknown (19th), Satirical scenes, Watercolor

Unknown (19th), Satirical scenes, Watercolor Unknown (19th century): Satirical scenes with different content, fishermen, hunters and musicians, France, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor over Pen drawing on Paper Inscription: Partially inscribed in French in pen below the depictions. The work comes from the sketchbook of an unknown French artist who traveled in the Netherlands, Belgium and the Rhine region in the mid-19th century and captured Dutch and Flemish landscapes in particular. Date: 19th century Description: In seven individual, almost sketch-like grouped scenes, the anonymous artist shows figures in various activities in a fine drawing style. At the top left, fishermen are hauling in the sail of their small boat. Next to it, a crusader carries the head of a man through the city, while at the top right a hunter lurks patiently behind a wall and looks at the startled game. Below are scenes with musical content and a small conversation between two men and a lady in evening dress. Keywords: Satire, Caricature, 19th century, Romanticism, People, France, Size: Paper: 21,8 cm x 29,4 cm (8,6 x 11,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Faintly discolored and wavy along the edges. Faint creases are visible along the left edge of the sheet. The illustrations make a flawless impression.