1788
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four o'Clock in Town is a 1788 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a man sits in a chair, wearing a hat and holding a sword. He is surrounded by four women, one of whom is holding a candle. The scene is set in a room with a fireplace and a window with curtains. The women are dressed in long dresses and bonnets, and they appear to be engaged in some sort of activity. The man's expression is serious, while the women seem to be more playful. The painting is a genre scene, depicting everyday life in the late 18th century. It is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. You can learn more about this movement by exploring the Romanticism movement.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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