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Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
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Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
7233026 Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a dark tavern, knocking over a barrel table with cards. The other grabs his hat and wields a knife. Knife fight or the fighting cardplayers, 1653. Copperplate engraving by David Deuchar after an original by Adriaen van Ostade from A Collection of Etchings after the most Eminent Masters of the Dutch and Flemish Schools, Edinburgh, 1803.); © Florilegius
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This engraving titled "Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a dark tavern" transports us to the intense and chaotic scene of a violent altercation. Created by David Deuchar in 1803, this print captures a moment of high tension as a Dutch peasant brandishes two daggers, launching an attack on another card player amidst the dimly lit tavern. The composition is filled with dramatic energy as the assailant knocks over a barrel table covered in scattered cards. The targeted card player swiftly grabs his hat and retaliates, wielding a knife to defend himself. Their confrontation unfolds against the backdrop of an atmospheric bar setting, evoking images of bustling pubs and street cafes from centuries past. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings life to this historical moment, showcasing his mastery of copperplate engraving techniques. This work is part of Deuchar's larger collection inspired by renowned Dutch and Flemish masters such as Adriaen van Ostade. Beyond its visual appeal, this artwork delves into themes of anger, conflict, and human emotion. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly mundane activities like playing cards or enjoying drinks at a tavern, tensions can escalate rapidly. With its rich historical context and dynamic depiction of violence unfolding before our eyes, this engraving offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into seventeenth-century society while igniting our imagination about the stories behind these fighting cardplayers.
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