Aanspreker after 1803

"Aanspreker" is a hand-colored etching by J. Enklaar depicting a man tipping his hat to a woman standing on a stoop. The sign above her door reads "VRY WOHN," which translates to "Free Housing" in English, suggesting this might be a scene of courtship. The man is dressed in the fashionable attire of the early 19th century. The etching dates from after 1803 and is small in size, measuring 277 mm high by 215 mm wide. This artwork offers a glimpse into the daily life and social interactions of people in the early 19th century, likely intended as a humorous commentary on social conventions.