Boerenkermis 1828

"Boerenkermis" (1828) by William Young Ottley is a detailed etching depicting a lively peasant festival. The scene is set in a rural courtyard with a thatched-roof building, a lively group of villagers dancing and reveling, and a lively crowd of onlookers. The work is a fine example of Ottley's skill in capturing the energy and detail of everyday life. The etching is a valuable record of 19th-century Dutch rural life, celebrating the simple pleasures of community and festivity.