The Disappointed Epicures

Thomas Rowlandson, 1787

This is a painting of a chaotic scene at a dinner gathering. In the room, there are men dressed in 18th-century attire standing around a table with a white tablecloth. The scene conveys a sense of chaos. One man near a door looks alarmed, covering his face, while a dog darts around the legs of another man who seems to have dropped a dish. A stream of light enters from the open door. There is an elaborate chandelier overhead and ornate decorations, including a large framed painting and a mirror on the walls. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his satirical and caricature-style artwork.
Artist
Thomas Rowlandson
Date
1787
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
38.3 × 54.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a chaotic scene at a dinner gathering. In the room, there are men dressed in 18th-century attire standing around a table with a white tablecloth. The scene conveys a sense of chaos. One man near a door looks alarmed, covering his face, while a dog darts around the legs of another man who seems to have dropped a dish. A stream of light enters from the open door. There is an elaborate chandelier overhead and ornate decorations, including a large framed painting and a mirror on the walls. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his satirical and caricature-style artwork.

Thomas Rowlandson