Twee pakezels met op de achtergrond optrekkende soldaten 1755 - 1759

This etching by Pierre Chenu, created between 1755 and 1759, depicts two mules laden with baggage, with a group of soldiers marching in the distance. Chenu was a French artist known for his detailed and often humorous depictions of everyday life. The scene, likely set in a rural landscape, captures the movement of the mules, with their exaggerated gait, and the marching soldiers, creating a dynamic composition. This print, with its focus on the mundane activities of daily life, exemplifies the Rococo style's fascination with the picturesque and charming aspects of the world.