Plate 17: street musicians and dancing figures, from the series of customs and pastimes of the Spanish people 1850

"Plate 17: Street Musicians and Dancing Figures" is an etching from the series "Customs and Pastimes of the Spanish People" by Francisco Lameyer y Berenguer. Created in 1850, the artwork portrays a lively scene of Spanish street life with musicians playing and people dancing. The detailed etching captures the energy of the moment, showcasing the artist's skillful use of line and shading to depict the figures and their surroundings. The work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City and is a valuable document of 19th-century Spanish culture.