Man met doedelzak
Medium
etching
Dimensions
56; 81
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 81 mm x breedte 56 mm
Art Historical Context
**Man met Doedelzak (Man with Bagpipes)** *Jean-Pierre Norblin La Gourdaine, 1787, etching, 81 × 56 mm* Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine, a French who spent much of his career in Poland from the 1770s onward, captured the vibrant folk life of Eastern Europe in this intimate etching. Created in 1787, *Man met Doedelzak*—Dutch for "Man with Bag"—likely depicts a traditional Polish musician, reflecting Norblin's fascination with local customs and costumes during the late Enlightenment era. At just 81 by 56 mm, this small-scale print evokes the charm of pocket-sized vignettes, perfect for co...