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A Militia Meeting

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of men in an ornate room engaged in discussion and reviewing a large map. The scene depicts several men gathered around a table in a richly decorated interior. One man, seated in an armchair, is studying a map presented by an attendant who is rolling it out on the floor. The room is furnished with chairs, a table set with glassware, and the back wall is adorned with crossed swords and firearms above the fireplace. The atmosphere suggests a sense of deliberation or planning.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1799
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
4930 × 3339 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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