Market Scene
1828-1829
Imagine shopping for apples and cheese in 1820s Switzerland, where the bonnets are almost as big as the baskets! Franz Niklaus König captures a delightful market scene where women in traditional ruffled headdresses and long dresses manage a stall under a simple canvas roof. A large balance scale hangs from the center, ready to weigh out goods for customers, while others chat in the background. This piece reflects the Romantic era's fascination with rural, everyday life—König was famous for documenting Swiss folk costumes, making this a charming historical snapshot of fashion and daily commerce.
- Technique
- Hand-colored lithograph
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