Verliefd stel dansend en kussend by Gottlieb Friedrich Riedel

Verliefd stel dansend en kussend 1778 - 1779

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

This etching, titled "Verliefd stel dansend en kussend" ("Lovers Dancing and Kissing") was created by Gottlieb Friedrich Riedel between 1778 and 1779. The artwork depicts a couple embracing and dancing in a romantic setting amidst the ruins of an ancient archway, suggesting a theme of love amidst the passage of time. The detailed etching, with its delicate lines and strong contrasts, captures the intimacy and joy of the moment, making it a charming and evocative portrayal of youthful love.