Studies of Market Figures

David Teniers the Younger

Associated Names
David Teniers the Younger

Artist, Flemish, 1610 - 1690

This is a drawing of various scenes involving wagons and horses. The image depicts numerous figures engaged in everyday activities, with a variety of wagons drawn by horses scattered throughout the scene. The composition is busy, showcasing individuals in different poses, some interacting with each other, while others are seen carrying goods or tending to their animals. The sketch includes intricate details of the wagons, horses, and items being carried or transported, rendered in fine pencil or ink lines. The overall impression is lively, capturing a snapshot of daily life with a focus on movement and the bustle of a community.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 49.

1984

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., January 1984.

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Brugel

Wikidata ID

Q64540933

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