Vrouw met waaier en man met hoed op een stoel in een menigte 1855 - 1913

This etching by Belgian artist Xavier Mellery, created between 1855 and 1913, depicts a couple seated in a crowded setting. The woman holds a fan and the man wears a hat, both figures are partially obscured by the crowd, suggesting a sense of anonymity. The composition is dominated by a dense crowd of figures, emphasizing the bustling energy of the scene. This small-scale work (70 mm by 84 mm) showcases Mellery's masterful use of line and tone to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.