Comfort in the Gout

Thomas Rowlandson, 1785

This is a painting of a domestic scene with several people engaged in caregiving activities. An overweight man sits in a high-backed green chair, wearing a red vest and blue knee breeches. His left leg is elevated on a footrest and bandaged. Surrounding him are individuals attending to his needs. One person offers a drink, another holds a tray with utensils, and in the background more characters prepare a meal, with a soup tureen being carried. A dog and a cat are resting on the floor nearby. The room is rich with period details, including draped fabric, patterned clothing, and lavishly set tables. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Kunstenaar
Thomas Rowlandson
Datering
1785
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored etching
Afmetingen
24,8 × 33,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a domestic scene with several people engaged in caregiving activities. An overweight man sits in a high-backed green chair, wearing a red vest and blue knee breeches. His left leg is elevated on a footrest and bandaged. Surrounding him are individuals attending to his needs. One person offers a drink, another holds a tray with utensils, and in the background more characters prepare a meal, with a soup tureen being carried. A dog and a cat are resting on the floor nearby. The room is rich with period details, including draped fabric, patterned clothing, and lavishly set tables. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Thomas Rowlandson