This is a painting of a chaotic scene at a dinner gathering. In the room, there are men dressed in 18th-century attire standing around a table with a white tablecloth. The scene conveys a sense of chaos. One man near a door looks alarmed, covering his face, while a dog darts around the legs of another man who seems to have dropped a dish. A stream of light enters from the open door. There is an elaborate chandelier overhead and ornate decorations, including a large framed painting and a mirror on the walls. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his satirical and caricature-style artwork.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1787
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Dimensions
- 4930 × 3513 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original