The Affiliation (after William Hogarth)
1762
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1762
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Affiliation (after William Hogarth) is a 1762 oil by John Collett, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered in a room, with a woman in a long green dress standing out in the center. The room is filled with various objects, including a table, chairs, and a red curtain. The woman's dress is a striking feature of the painting, and her pose suggests that she is engaged in conversation with the people around her. The other figures in the painting are also dressed in period clothing, adding to the sense of time and place. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.
