Endpaper with Peasant Wedding

c. 1780

Paul Reimund

Associated Names
Paul Reimund

Artist, German, 1764 - 1815

This is a painting of various scenes and figures depicted on a red background. The image showcases a series of small vignettes arranged in horizontal rows across the canvas. Each vignette consists of gold-colored figures engaged in different activities. The figures are detailed and appear to be in historical costumes, and the scenes are bordered by a decorative frame. The bottom section of the image includes horse-drawn carriages and riders. The use of gold on the red background creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the ornate elements of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in gold metallic ink on hand-washed rose paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Menno Hertzberger; purchased 1962 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65511485

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