Drie drinkende mannen
ca. 1760 - ca. 1798
Medium
etching
Dimensions
94; 80
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 94 mm (binnen de plaatrand afgesneden) x breedte 80 mm (binnen de plaatrand afgesneden)
Art Historical Context
"Drie drinkende mannen (Three Drinking Men), etching by Carl August Gross from circa 1760–8, captures a lively scene of three men sharing drinks in what appears to be a casual tavern setting. Measuring just 94 mm high by 80 mm wide—trimmed within the plate mark—this intimate print invites close viewing, drawing us into a moment of camaraderie and everyday revelry. Created during the late 18th century, a period bridging Rococo playfulness and emerging Neoclassicism, the work reflects the enduring Dutch tradition of depicting ordinary life. Etching, Grossmann's chosen medium, involved drawing a...