Schaatsende man en vrouw 1860

"Schaatsende man en vrouw" (Skating Man and Woman) is an etching by Dutch artist George Andries Karsen, created in 1860. The black and white print depicts a man and woman, dressed in 17th century attire, skating on a frozen lake. The couple's posture and clothing convey a sense of elegance and grace, a common theme in Karsen's work. The etching's detailed composition, emphasizing light and shadow, highlights the intricate details of the characters' attire and the winter landscape, creating a sense of realism.