This is a drawing of a group of people gathered around a table in an indoor setting. The scene depicts multiple figures standing and sitting around a large table which is set for a meal. The central figure is holding a cup. The room has a timber-framed ceiling and paneled walls. The individuals in the scene are wearing historical clothing, likely from the 18th century. A chair with a heart-shaped cutout in the backrest is visible. The figures have expressions of attentiveness on their faces.
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This is a drawing of a group of people gathered around a table in an indoor setting. The scene depicts multiple figures standing and sitting around a large table which is set for a meal. The central figure is holding a cup. The room has a timber-framed ceiling and paneled walls. The individuals in the scene are wearing historical clothing, likely from the 18th century. A chair with a heart-shaped cutout in the backrest is visible. The figures have expressions of attentiveness on their faces.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Welcome Guest

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Date
1777/1791
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1980.49.8
Credit line
Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
M. Claudius "Samtliche Werke des Wandsbecker Boten"

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Chair
  • Table
  • Drink
  • Figures

NGA object ID 59818. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.