Zurich
1809
Franz Niklaus König captures a tender moment between a couple dressed in the traditional folk costumes of the Zurich region around 1809. The man, leaning casually on a long wooden staff, sports a tricorn hat and a bright red vest, while his partner, adorned with a small bouquet, gazes up at him with a hand on his shoulder. Notice the woman's incredibly long, colorful braid trailing down her back—a fashionable statement of the time that often signified regional pride. This charming scene reflects the Romantic era's fascination with rural life and national identity, freezing a quiet courtship ritual in vibrant color.
- Technique
- hand-colored engraving
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