The Prospect before us, No. 2

Thomas Rowlandson, pubblicato nel 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.
Artista
Thomas Rowlandson
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1791
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching
Dimensioni
34,1 × 47,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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