Kunstenaar reizend door Wales 1799

Henri Merke’s 1799 aquatint, “An Artist Travelling in Wales,” depicts a humorous scene of an artist riding a small horse through a Welsh landscape. He is clad in a blue coat, carrying a large umbrella, a strapped-on easel, and a water-jug. The artist's oversized luggage, the precarious terrain, and the rain create a comical scene that captures the challenges of an artist traveling in the late 18th century. The artwork is an example of the popular genre of caricature, using humor to depict everyday life in a satirical way.