[Paper theatre]
Theatre Peepshow, ca 1730-1756 | Paper Theater or Diorama, made up of several sheets representing different scenes. This scene is titled ‘The summer’, ” de zomer”.
Paper theater or diorama, made up out of several sheets representing different scenes. Together they form a three-dimensional view. Windows have been cut into the individual sheets to reveal details of the scene. The prints have been hand colored. Etchings and watercolor. Size of the sheets: 9 x 14 cm.
This theatre spectacle consists of 6 sheets, numbered on the back from 1 to 6. The set shows a typical summer setting with a village in the back in the sun. In the front people work in the fields. The hay is brought in, and other harvest is coming in by horses and carriages. One sees cornfields and farmers.
The sheets are in good condition, the little figures are very fragile and one misses a head. Not harming the complete view. Very attractive decorative paper art object.
[NL] Papieren theatertje met een zomer scene op het platteland. Met ziet een dorp met veel zon, het hooi dat binnen wordt gehaald op een kar met paarden en andere oogst die naar binnen wordt gehaald. De korenvelden staan er goed bij en diverse boeren staan op het veld. Decoratief stukje papierkunst. Op de originele omslag staat ‘ de Zomer’.
SKU: BB110295
€ 490,50 (€ 450,00 ex. btw)