Aanspreker 1803

"Aanspreker" (1803) by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicts a humorous scene of social interaction. A man in a black coat and powdered wig, holding a paper, stands in surprise as a woman in a patterned dress with a pink flower in her hair announces news. Portman, a German artist, is known for his satirical prints that capture the social dynamics of his time. This hand-colored print from the Rijksmuseum offers insight into 19th-century Dutch fashion and social customs.