Black and white illustration of a two-tiered scene. The upper tier shows three men and a woman; one man holds the leg of another man who appears to have fainted. The woman holds a basket in front of her and looks on. The lower tier shows a group of people with grotesque expressions; one holds a fan. There are three candlesticks with lit candles. The image depicts a theatrical scene. The style is detailed and satirical. The artwork is titled "The Laughing Audience". The artist is William Hogarth.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 817 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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