1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
A Family Party: The Minuet is a 1790 oil by Johann Zoffany, a Rococo painting work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
In this 18th-century oil painting, a lively family scene unfolds. A young girl in a pink dress takes center stage, dancing with her arms outstretched. She is surrounded by her family members, each engaged in their own activities. To her left, a boy in a red coat stands with his arm extended, while a man plays the flute behind her. Two women sit to her right, one in a green dress and the other in white. The background is a warm, muted color, with a subtle hint of a room behind the figures. The painting exudes a sense of joy and music, capturing a moment of family bonding. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the dancing girl. For more information on the artist behind this charming scene, look up Johann Zoffany.
Johan / Johann Joseph Zoffany (born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij; 13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810) was a German neoclassical painter who was active mainly in England, Italy, and India.
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