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The Union Club

James Gillray

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crowded banquet room filled with attendees engaging in a celebration. There is a large central table cluttered with bottles, cups, and spilled liquid. Some guests are in humorous postures, with exaggerated poses of inebriation. The atmosphere is chaotic, with flying hats and furniture. An ornate clock is visible on the wall. The scene is detailed and captures a comical essence of a satirical commentary on social behavior.

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
etching and engraving, hand-colored with watercolor by the publisher
Dimensions
3733 × 2542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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