Figaro zit verdrietig in de tuin 1785

This etching from 1785, "Figaro zit verdrietig in de tuin" by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicts the character Figaro, a prominent figure in the famous play "The Marriage of Figaro" by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. This small etching, measuring 107 mm in height and 64 mm in width, showcases the meticulous detail and the use of light and shadow that is typical of Chodowiecki's work. "Figaro zit verdrietig in de tuin" is part of a series of illustrations by Chodowiecki for the play, portraying the characters and their dramatic interactions. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.