Café des Patriotes – Kaffeehaus der Patrioten

Französische Grafik 1788–1793, 1792

This is a painting of the interior of a coffee house. The scene shows a crowded space with people engaging in various activities like conversation and reading. The room is lit by a large window, with simple decorative elements on the ceiling. The individuals are dressed in period attire from the 18th or early 19th century, with details like tricorn hats and knee-length coats. The setting reflects a social atmosphere typical of coffee houses known for being social and intellectual hubs. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1788–1793
Datierung
1792
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
color etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks, on laid paper
Maße
Overall (outer framing line): 28,1 × 54 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of the interior of a coffee house. The scene shows a crowded space with people engaging in various activities like conversation and reading. The room is lit by a large window, with simple decorative elements on the ceiling. The individuals are dressed in period attire from the 18th or early 19th century, with details like tricorn hats and knee-length coats. The setting reflects a social atmosphere typical of coffee houses known for being social and intellectual hubs. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Französische Grafik 1788–1793