Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn

William Hogarth

Cleveland Museum of Art

A black-and-white illustration depicts a chaotic scene inside a barn. The barn interior features a slanted roof with beams and rafters visible, and a wooden wall in the background. Multiple people, dressed in 18th-century clothing, are shown in various states of undress and activity. Some individuals are applying makeup and styling their hair, while others are playing musical instruments or socializing. The room is cluttered with various items, including a drum, a violin, a basket, a pot, and a small table with a lamp. A figure with wings and a grotesque face sits on the floor, and another figure lies on a makeshift bed. The atmosphere appears lively and disorganized, with people engaged in different activities. The illustration, titled "Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn," is by William Hogarth.