This is a painting of a group of figures gathered around a table. The scene features several figures in robes, who are engrossed in a meal, as indicated by the plate and spoon in the foreground. The expressions on the figures' faces vary, with one appearing to speak or sing with a wide-open mouth, and another with a sly grin. The colors are muted, with a focus on the contrast between light and dark areas, highlighting the figures' faces and the folds of their robes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with burnishing on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5684 × 8040 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original