The French Barracks

Thomas Rowlandson, 1791

This is a painting titled "French Barracks." The scene shows a crowded room with various people engaged in different activities. In the center, a group surrounds a seated individual. A figure in military attire stands to the right, interacting with a woman holding a object. Other figures, including children and a small dog, are also present. The room is decorated with weapons, shields, and a suit of armor in the background. The colors are muted, and the composition is detailed, reflecting the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Artiste
Thomas Rowlandson
Datation
1791
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand colored etching with aquatint (proof) on laid paper
Dimensions
32,8 × 45 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting titled "French Barracks." The scene shows a crowded room with various people engaged in different activities. In the center, a group surrounds a seated individual. A figure in military attire stands to the right, interacting with a woman holding a object. Other figures, including children and a small dog, are also present. The room is decorated with weapons, shields, and a suit of armor in the background. The colors are muted, and the composition is detailed, reflecting the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Thomas Rowlandson