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The Hunt Supper

Watercolour
ca. 1780-1825 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour entitled 'The Hunt Supper' depicting a group of men in a state of extreme drunkenness. Most are slumped in chairs or collapsed on the floor surrounded by bottles, with one dancing on the table.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Hunt Supper (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Watercolour 'The Hunt Supper' by Thomas Rowlandson, Great Britain, ca. 1780-1825
Physical description
Watercolour entitled 'The Hunt Supper' depicting a group of men in a state of extreme drunkenness. Most are slumped in chairs or collapsed on the floor surrounded by bottles, with one dancing on the table.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.75in
  • Width: 12.375in
Credit line
Bequeathed by Captain Desmond Coke
Object history
A similar drawing was engraved in colour in Misseries of the Country, with the title ''Choice spirits' Anniversary Meeting'
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.119-1931

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Record createdFebruary 1, 2011
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