Winkelier en klant 1803 - 1807

"Winkelier en klant" (Shopkeeper and Customer) is a hand-colored etching by Dutch artist Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, created between 1803 and 1807. The artwork depicts a shopkeeper showing a selection of jewelry to a female customer. This print, a part of a series portraying everyday life in Amsterdam, is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The intimate scene, captured in delicate detail, offers a glimpse into the social interactions of the period, showcasing fashion and the practices of local trade in early 19th-century Netherlands.