May Ball

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1763

This is a painting of a ballroom scene. The composition shows an elegant and festive ballroom filled with many guests. Dancers, dressed in opulent costumes, are dancing in pairs in the center. The upper balconies are filled with onlookers. Large chandeliers illuminate the room, and garland decorations hang from the ceiling. Luxurious detailing, such as intricate fabric patterns and elaborate hairstyles, is prominent. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1763
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with brown and gray wash, watercolor, and gouache, heightened with white gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
24.6 × 38.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a ballroom scene. The composition shows an elegant and festive ballroom filled with many guests. Dancers, dressed in opulent costumes, are dancing in pairs in the center. The upper balconies are filled with onlookers. Large chandeliers illuminate the room, and garland decorations hang from the ceiling. Luxurious detailing, such as intricate fabric patterns and elaborate hairstyles, is prominent. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775