Wandelend gezin 1778

"Wandelend Gezin" (1778) by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki is an etching that depicts a family strolling through a park. The image is an example of the artist's focus on everyday life and the genre of etching, which he popularized. It is a small-scale work measuring only 93 mm high and 59 mm wide, making it a characteristic of his later works. The scene is simple, yet charming, with a man and woman, perhaps a couple, walking with their child, who is holding a fan. The work is located in the Rijksmuseum and provides insight into 18th-century family life and the beauty of a simple stroll.