This is a drawing of a group of monkeys interacting in a room. The scene is titled "The Monkey Room in the Tower." Several monkeys are engaging in various activities around a blazing fire in a fireplace. Some monkeys are perched on shelves and ledges, observing the scene, while others are near the fire, seemingly interacting with logs. The room is depicted with ornamental grids on the walls, suggesting a cage-like setting. The composition captures the monkeys' interactions in this confined space.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1799
- Medium
- hand-colored etching and aquatint
- Dimensions
- 4961 × 3326 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original