Twee bladzijden met dwergen, ca. 1720 1770 - 1780
graphic-art, print, engraving
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graphic-art
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narrative-art
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baroque
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old engraving style
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figuration
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genre-painting
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engraving
This anonymous etching, titled "Twee bladzijden met dwergen, ca. 1720," depicts two comical scenes featuring dwarves. The work, created between 1770 and 1780, showcases the 18th-century fascination with caricature and the grotesque, using humor to portray societal figures, likely referencing specific individuals. The detailed engravings capture the exaggerated features of the dwarves, highlighting their physical oddities for entertainment.
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