Count Eberhard Cutting the Tablecloth
1847
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1847
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Count Eberhard Cutting the Tablecloth is a 1847 oil by Carl Johann Lasch, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, a man in a red robe sits at a table, his arm outstretched as if he's about to cut something. Another man in armor sits across from him, looking down. The table is set with a white tablecloth, plates, and goblets. A dark dog lies on the floor in front of them. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with stone walls and a fireplace. The atmosphere is somber, with the only light coming from a small window in the background. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
