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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
- 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.