Modern Grace

Britische Grafik 1796–1803, 1796

This is a painting of a dance scene with exaggerated costumes and movements. The image features three figures in colorful attire dancing against a stylized background depicting a bright sun. The central figure is energetically posed on one leg, while the two figures on either side match the dynamic energy. Two additional figures appear in motion in the background, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the scene. This is in the style of James Gillray.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Date
1796
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with publisher's hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
23.9 × 35.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a dance scene with exaggerated costumes and movements. The image features three figures in colorful attire dancing against a stylized background depicting a bright sun. The central figure is energetically posed on one leg, while the two figures on either side match the dynamic energy. Two additional figures appear in motion in the background, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the scene. This is in the style of James Gillray.

Britische Grafik 1796–1803