Gezelschap rond een kampvuur 1774

"Gezelschap rond een kampvuur" (Company Around a Campfire) is a small etching created in 1774 by the Dutch artist Simon Klapmuts. The etching depicts a group of figures gathered around a campfire in a wooded area. The scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with the artist capturing the flickering light of the fire and the shadows it casts on the surrounding trees. The etching's intimate scale and subject matter create a sense of intimacy and tranquility, making it a charming example of Dutch genre painting.