Kanonnier met een reukwaterverkoopster 1800 - 1841

"Kanonnier met een reukwaterverkoopster" (1800-1841), an etching by Joannes Bemme (1775-1841), depicts a soldier interacting with a woman selling perfume. The drawing, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Bemme's detailed and engaging style. The artist’s focus on the clothing of the figures, including the soldier's uniform and the woman's elaborate dress, provides insight into the fashion of the time. The artwork's small scale (280 mm x 203 mm) creates an intimate viewing experience, drawing the viewer into the casual scene between these two individuals.