Paardenmarkt
Frédéric Auguste La Guillermie
1851 - 1951
Medium
etching
Dimensions
145; 124
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 124 mm x breedte 145 mm
Art Historical Context
Frédéric Auguste La Guillermie’s etching *Paardenmarkt* offers a compact yet evocative glimpse into everyday life. Created by the French artist (1851–1951), the small print measures just 124 by 145 millimetres, inviting viewers to examine its fine details up close. The Dutch title translates as “Horse Market,” suggesting a lively scene of trade and movement typical of 19th- and early-20th-century European fairs. Etching was a favoured medium during La Guillermie’s lifetime, allowing artists to achieve delicate lines and rich tonal contrasts through the controlled biting of acid into metal pla...