Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn

William Hogarth, 1738

This is a drawing of a cluttered scene set in an attic. The illustration is densely packed with various elements such as furniture, clothing, musical instruments, and a spinning wheel. The scene features characters interacting with each other, surrounded by objects. The attic has a high, sloped ceiling with exposed beams and a dragon-like creature carved into the woodwork. The drawing uses intricate details and a black and white color scheme.
Artist
William Hogarth
Date
1738
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
46.7 × 62.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a cluttered scene set in an attic. The illustration is densely packed with various elements such as furniture, clothing, musical instruments, and a spinning wheel. The scene features characters interacting with each other, surrounded by objects. The attic has a high, sloped ceiling with exposed beams and a dragon-like creature carved into the woodwork. The drawing uses intricate details and a black and white color scheme.

William Hogarth