Bewoners van Madagaskar 1806

"Bewoners van Madagaskar" is an 1806 etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicting a couple from Madagascar. The artwork shows a man and woman sitting together in a natural setting. This print is a fine example of the "genre" paintings popular in the early 19th century that focused on depicting daily life and the diverse people of the world. The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, is part of a larger series of engravings by Portman focusing on the people and cultures of far-off places.