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Un Thé de Douairières (The Dowagers' Tea Party)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a room with three figures. One figure is standing, while the other two are seated. One seated figure is partially visible from behind, and the other is seen in profile in front of a small table. The standing figure is a woman in profile wearing an elaborate gown with styled hair. The room has luxurious furniture like a chair, a table with a teapot, and other objects. The background showcases intricate wall paneling, a decorative fireplace, and artistic embellishments of ethereal figures, cherubs, and floral designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1880
Medium
etching, drypoint, and aquatint (dust ground and spirit ground) in black on Japanese paper
Dimensions
2964 × 4736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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