Scène révolutionnaire: Parody on the Last Supper
1834
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1834
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Scène révolutionnaire: Parody on the Last Supper is a 1834 ink by Auguste Bouquet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a long table with twelve men and one woman sitting around it. The men wear suits and hats, some with their hands in the air like they’re arguing. The woman in the middle has a wild look, holding a tray of food. The table is full of plates, cups, and a big loaf of bread—like a messy dinner party. The artist swapped Jesus and his disciples for a rowdy crowd, mocking serious gatherings. The title calls it a "revolutionary scene," playing on a famous old painting. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
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