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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This print shows a crowded, upside-down gathering of people hanging from ropes in a grand room. The space has tall columns, fancy moldings, and a domed ceiling painted with a sky and clouds. Everyone is dressed in old-fashioned clothes—some in bright reds, others in blues and whites—and they’re all upside down as if suspended. The people look like they’re part of a strange, chaotic party, maybe mocking how society behaves. The artist used bold lines and dark shadows to make the scene feel dramatic. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Neuhauser, Joseph.