Twee musicerende apen 1807 - 1861

"Twee musicerende apen" is a lithograph by Zachée Prévost, depicting two monkeys dressed in human clothing, engaged in a musical performance. The monkey on the left plays the violin, while the monkey on the right holds a sheet of music. The humorously depicted scene showcases Prévost's talent for animal portraiture, capturing the playful and comical nature of his subjects. The work, dating from between 1807 and 1861, is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands, reflecting the enduring appeal of this lighthearted and whimsical depiction of animal behavior.