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Shakers Near Lebanon

Nathaniel Currier

1848

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Shakers Near Lebanon is a 1848 ink by Nathaniel Currier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nathaniel Currier
When & what style?: 1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph shows a group of people dancing in a room. The dancers are arranged in two lines, with men on one side and women on the other. They are all dressed in simple, old-fashioned clothing. The room has a high ceiling and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. There are hats and coats hanging on the walls. The dancers seem to be moving in unison, as if they are performing a choreographed routine. Their faces are serious and focused, but there is a sense of joy and energy in the scene. The overall mood is one of community and celebration. The artist's use of lithography and hand coloring creates a sense of warmth and texture in the image. The attention to detail in the dancers' clothing and the room's furnishings adds to the sense of realism. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up lithography.