1796
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lady Godina's Rout;-or-Peeping-Tom Spying out Pope-Joan is a 1796 by James Gillray, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around tables, engaged in various activities. The atmosphere is one of revelry, with individuals dressed in elaborate attire, including feathered hats and ornate clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a white dress sits at a table, holding a card in her hand. A man in a brown coat stands behind her, peering over her shoulder as he holds a candle. The background of the painting is filled with more people, all seemingly enjoying themselves. The overall mood of the scene is one of joy and merriment. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the scene, highlighting the contrasts between light and dark.
James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was an English caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810.
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