Dansend paar 1731 - 1788

"Dansend paar" (Dancing Couple) is a 1731-1788 etching by Swedish artist Johann Esaias Nilson, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The etching depicts a couple dancing in an oval frame, surrounded by elaborate ornamentation, including putti, urns, and floral motifs. This work exemplifies the Rococo style, with its focus on playful and asymmetrical compositions. The etching's small size (157 mm x 185 mm) suggests it may have been intended as a private piece or part of a larger collection.