Gezelschap mannen en vrouwen op een heuvel c. 1870 - 1899

"Gezelschap mannen en vrouwen op een heuvel" (c. 1870-1899) by Frederic Charles Wentzel is a black and white print depicting a group of people on a hill overlooking a beach scene. The work appears to be a social commentary on the fashion and leisure activities of the time, with a focus on the interaction between men and women in a public setting. The artist captured the details of their attire and the gestures of their conversation, offering a glimpse into the dynamics of courtship and social etiquette in 19th-century society. The work, which is also titled "Les dames sur bains de mer," "Die Frauen in den Seebäder," and "Change of air fort weak constitutions," presents a lively and engaging scene that would have resonated with audiences interested in social realism and the changing nature of leisure activities in the 19th century.