Speech is an original and unique drawing in ink on paper realized by Jan Peter Verdussen, with sketches on the rear. The State of preservation is very good with the traces of time. Hand-signed and dated on the lower left. Sheet dimension:18x14cm. Included a Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The artwork represents the scenery a crowd, gathering around a man who is speaking, through black color, skillfully depicted by quick and confident strokes. Jan Peter Verdussen (Antwerp, c. 1700 - Avignon, 31 March 1763) was a Flemish painter, draftsman. He is well-known for his battle scenes, field life incidents and equestrian paintings. He also paints landscapes with hunting scenes, gallant companies, and genre scenes on the markets. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.