Engraving by Bernard Picart: Marriage of the Indians of Panama, Framed

Dancers lurch about under a draped canopy while onlookers sit politely at the edge.

This engraving is from London, England, United Kingdom, and dates to the 18th century. It is ink on paper. These European views of the East were not always accurate and were prone to stereotype, yet they reflected genuine curiosity, and many were hand colored and are still appreciated as historical artworks. Beneath a swag of fabric hung from the ceiling, figures stride in mid-step, with a few seated spectators along the wall. A one-line italic caption sits below. The pale gilt frame has carved molding and a wide cream mat. It is 16 inches wide and 14 high.

Plenty of motion for something drawn in a single afternoon.