Trost bei der Gicht

Thomas Rowlandson, 1785

This is a painting of a domestic scene with several people engaged in caregiving activities. An overweight man sits in a high-backed green chair, wearing a red vest and blue knee breeches. His left leg is elevated on a footrest and bandaged. Surrounding him are individuals attending to his needs. One person offers a drink, another holds a tray with utensils, and in the background more characters prepare a meal, with a soup tureen being carried. A dog and a cat are resting on the floor nearby. The room is rich with period details, including draped fabric, patterned clothing, and lavishly set tables. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Künstler
Thomas Rowlandson
Datierung
1785
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored etching
Maße
24,8 × 33,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a domestic scene with several people engaged in caregiving activities. An overweight man sits in a high-backed green chair, wearing a red vest and blue knee breeches. His left leg is elevated on a footrest and bandaged. Surrounding him are individuals attending to his needs. One person offers a drink, another holds a tray with utensils, and in the background more characters prepare a meal, with a soup tureen being carried. A dog and a cat are resting on the floor nearby. The room is rich with period details, including draped fabric, patterned clothing, and lavishly set tables. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Thomas Rowlandson