The image is an etching of a grand room with people engaging in social activities. A man in a formal suit stands in the foreground, holding an object, with a stern expression. Women in elaborate gowns are shown in conversation behind him. The room features ornate architecture, including high ceilings and decorations. The background shows guests under subdued lighting. The margins of the etching include sketches of fantastical figures and natural elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879/1880
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and aquatint (spirit ground) in black on Japanese paper
- Dimensions
- 2907 × 4914 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original