Paar in een interieur 1784 - 1826

"Paar in een interieur" is an etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus, depicting a couple in an interior setting. The man is dressed in a military uniform, while the woman, in a flowing gown, appears to be rejecting him. The scene is captured in a dramatic and intimate moment, likely inspired by a contemporary play or novel. The etching, created between 1784 and 1826, showcases Marcus's skill in depicting human emotion and detail, contributing to the realism of the scene. The piece, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant example of Dutch Romantic art, demonstrating the era's fascination with themes of love, drama, and domesticity.