Klant in herberg wordt voor de gek gehouden

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This lithograph by Leonard de Koningh captures a lively genre scene titled *Klant in herberg wordt voor de gek gehouden*, depicting a tavern customer being playfully tricked. Created between 1822 and 1845, the work measures 340 by 252 millimeters and exemplifies the artist’s interest in everyday Dutch social moments rendered with wit and narrative detail. Lithography, a relatively new printing technique at the time, allowed artists to achieve fluid lines and tonal richness that closely mimicked drawings. De Koningh’s use of the medium highlights its growing popularity for accessible, widely distributable imagery during the early nineteenth century, bridging fine art and popular culture. The presence of collector’s mark Lugt 2228 further attests to the print’s appeal among later connoisseurs, underscoring its enduring charm as both a technical achievement and a window into nineteenth-century social humor.