Frau Dombardey valt van de rug van de hond en Konrad valt in de sloot 1778

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created this print, "Frau Dombardey valt van de rug van de hond en Konrad valt in de sloot," sometime in the late 18th century. Born in Poland and working in Berlin, Chodowiecki was an engraver whose work provides insight into the society of his time. In this print, Chodowiecki depicts two scenes of everyday mishaps. On the left, a woman tumbles off a dog while another woman tries to help a child up from the floor. In the right scene, a child has fallen into a ditch as a woman and man react. The print offers a glimpse into the domestic life of the period, where humor arises from the small dramas of daily existence. These scenes, while seemingly simple, reflect the universal human experiences of accident and recovery, and the ever-present chaos of family life.