The Prospect before us, No. 2

Thomas Rowlandson, publié en 1791

This is a drawing of a theatrical performance in a grand theater. The drawing features a scene set in an elaborate theater with a highly detailed audience filling the multi-tiered balconies. Two central figures are depicted on stage, energetically dancing and holding garlands of flowers. The theater is grand, with intricately designed boxes and a chandelier on the sides. The audience is animated, each person expressing different emotions as they watch the performance. The overall tone of the drawing is vibrant and lively.
Artiste
Thomas Rowlandson
Datation
publié en 1791
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
34,1 × 47,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a theatrical performance in a grand theater. The drawing features a scene set in an elaborate theater with a highly detailed audience filling the multi-tiered balconies. Two central figures are depicted on stage, energetically dancing and holding garlands of flowers. The theater is grand, with intricately designed boxes and a chandelier on the sides. The audience is animated, each person expressing different emotions as they watch the performance. The overall tone of the drawing is vibrant and lively.

Thomas Rowlandson