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A Gathering in an Interior; A Curtained Doorway

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with a chandelier and a table setting. The drawing is done with loose and quick pencil strokes, depicting the interior of a room adorned with an ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling in the center. Below the chandelier, there is a sketchy representation of a table with vague outlines of chairs around it, suggesting the presence of furniture in a dining area. The background details, like the room's architecture and decor, are implied with delicate lines. Additionally, there is a smaller rectangle at the bottom with abstract motifs and scribbles, creating an interesting texture. The overall composition is light, with a focus on capturing the essence of the space rather than detailed realism.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite with stumping on wove paper, with the second drawing in graphite pasted sideways at the bottom of the sheet
Dimensions
3167 × 4711 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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