Dansend en musicerend gezelschap bij een boerderij 1805

"Dansend en musicerend gezelschap bij een boerderij" (Dancing and Musical Company by a Farmhouse) is an 1805 watercolor by Christian Gottfried Heinrich Geissler, a German artist known for his detailed depictions of everyday life. The small-scale work, measuring 182 mm by 265 mm, showcases a lively scene of people dancing and playing music in front of a farmhouse. This genre painting captures the festive atmosphere of a rural gathering, highlighting the joy and camaraderie found in community activities. The artist's meticulous detail, from the clothing of the figures to the architecture of the farmhouse, provides a glimpse into the life of 19th-century German society.