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The Hellfire Club, Dublin

James Worsdale

1735

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Rococo painting 18th Century History Painting

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The Hellfire Club, Dublin is a 1735 oil by James Worsdale, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: James Worsdale
When & what style?: 1735 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows six men sitting around a table, dressed in 18th-century clothing. They wear colorful coats and wigs, with one man standing behind the others. The table has a green cloth and a silver dish on it. The men seem to be having a meeting or celebration. The painting is very detailed, showing the folds of their clothes and the expressions on their faces. It gives a sense of what life was like for wealthy people in the past. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the work of James Worsdale.

About the artist

Artist

James Worsdale

James Worsdale (c. 1692 – 10 June 1767) was an Irish and English portrait painter, actor, literary fraud, and libertine whose lively conversation, wit, and boldness allowed him to move among the highest circles of…

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