Ostade, Adriaen van (1610 Haarlem 1685). Dutch Boors Drinking. The smoking, drinking, and talking farmers. In the foreground the innkeeper himself sitting at the table while his wife acts as the barkeeper in the background. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3rd quarter of the 19th century. 16.6 x 12.5 cm. – In the wide white margin minimally foxing.
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„ heute kam das Paket – vielen Dank für die excellente Verpackung. Das Bild ist wirklich sehr schön … Wir freuen uns auf Ihre (weitere) Nachricht. Herzliche Grüße aus F. “
(Herr + Frau T. C., 13. Mai 2002)