Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's Une fête intime is associated with the 19th-century Dutch art dealer and publisher Frans Buffa & Zonen (Amsterdam), which often played a role in the distribution, framing, or sale of prints and paintings by Alma-Tadema during his career.
Une fête intime (An intimate party/celebration) is a typical scene within Alma-Tadema's oeuvre, reflecting his focus on classical, intimate scenes of everyday life in Roman antiquity.
• Frans Buffa & Zonen: This firm was a prominent art dealer in Amsterdam during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often dealing in high-end, academic, and international art, including works by Alma-Tadema, who was a Dutch-born, internationally acclaimed artist.
• Context: Alma-Tadema frequently produced scenes of "intimate" domestic or celebratory Roman life, often characterized by detailed marble, flowers, and specific archaeological details.
• "Forgotten" Prints: Buffa & Zonen were key in the dissemination of prints (etchings and engravings) of Alma-Tadema's paintings, which helped boost his fame across Europe.