This is a drawing of a medical scene in a shared sleeping area. The image shows a group of individuals in period clothing standing and gesturing towards others lying in beds. The setting appears to be a rudimentary hospital or dormitory, as indicated by the bare walls and simple bedding. Clothing hangs along the walls, enhancing the spartan appearance of the room. The scene is detailed with fine lines and cross-hatching, giving depth and texture to the drawing. Various expressions and gestures suggest a consultation or discussion among the standing figures, while those in bed appear to be asleep or resting.
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This is a drawing of a medical scene in a shared sleeping area. The image shows a group of individuals in period clothing standing and gesturing towards others lying in beds. The setting appears to be a rudimentary hospital or dormitory, as indicated by the bare walls and simple bedding. Clothing hangs along the walls, enhancing the spartan appearance of the room. The scene is detailed with fine lines and cross-hatching, giving depth and texture to the drawing. Various expressions and gestures suggest a consultation or discussion among the standing figures, while those in bed appear to be asleep or resting.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Welcome Guest

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Date
1777/1791
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1980.49.9
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
  • group
  • figure
  • Costume
  • Bed
  • Figures

NGA object ID 59819. 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.