Kermiszanger 1766

antoinelouisromanet

lithograph, print, etching

photo of handprinted image

picture layout

aged paper

photo restoration

lithograph

print

etching

old engraving style

archive photography

historical photography

old-timey

photo layout

19th century

"Le Chanteur en Foire" (The Fair Singer) is an etching created by Antoine Louis Romanet in 1766, depicting a street scene in 18th-century France. The artwork portrays a lively street performer entertaining a diverse crowd, capturing the bustling atmosphere of a fair. Romanet's use of detailed etching techniques brings the figures and their expressions to life, highlighting the social interactions of the time. The composition captures the energy and humor of daily life, making it an important piece for understanding French social history and the artistic trends of the 18th century.