Mr. H. Angelo's Fencing Academy

Britische Grafik 1884–1895, 1887

This is a painting of a scene in a fencing academy. The image shows a lively interior of a fencing school where several figures are engaged in and observing a swordfight. The room is filled with fencing-related items, such as masks and foils, and portraits decorating the walls. The composition captures the energy and movement of the duelists while emphasizing the elaborate attire of the spectators. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his humorous and satirical depictions of social scenes.
Művész
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Datálás
1887
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
hand-colored etching
Méretek
36,7 × 51,3 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a scene in a fencing academy. The image shows a lively interior of a fencing school where several figures are engaged in and observing a swordfight. The room is filled with fencing-related items, such as masks and foils, and portraits decorating the walls. The composition captures the energy and movement of the duelists while emphasizing the elaborate attire of the spectators. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his humorous and satirical depictions of social scenes.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895