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…

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Studies of Market Figures

David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610 - 1690)

Medium: graphite
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 20.7 x 31.8 cm (8 1/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
Culture: Flemish
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Julius S. Held Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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