Pethion, Marat en het viswijf 1793

"Pethion, Marat en het viswijf" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created in 1793, depicting a scene of a Parisian street during the French Revolution. The etching is small in scale, measuring just 26 mm in height and 57 mm in width, suggesting it was likely a personal work or part of a series. The piece showcases Chodowiecki's talent for capturing social commentary and historical events through delicate linework and a sense of realism. It provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Parisians in a tumultuous period.