Ice Skaters 1777

"Ice Skaters" is a 1777 etching by Vervik. The artwork depicts a group of people ice skating on a frozen canal in front of a windmill and a farmhouse. The scene is detailed with trees, a fence, and a dog. The etching is in a realistic style, with a focus on capturing the details of the landscape and the figures. The piece is a testament to the popularity of ice skating as a leisure activity in the 18th century. This artwork is held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.