The image is an etching that shows a group of elegantly dressed men and women in a social scene. The drawing primarily shows their upper bodies, some in full view from the waist up. The people are standing or sitting in a convivial setting, engaging in conversation and interaction. A woman's face is in profile, wearing a straw hat adorned with decorative elements. She is dressed in a fitted jacket and a floor-length plaid skirt, holding a long, thin object. The men are wearing tall top hats and formal attire with detailed coats and jackets. The background is filled with cross-hatching, creating a textured atmosphere indicating an interior space with chairs and tables around. The overall composition depicts a lively and crowded scene of a social gathering.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1876
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3382 × 4648 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original