1787
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Disappointed Epicures is a 1787 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a table, with one man standing and another sitting on the floor. The room is filled with various objects, including a fireplace, a chandelier, and a mirror. The atmosphere appears to be one of commotion and chaos. In the foreground, a man is shown holding a piece of food, while another man looks on with a mixture of surprise and disappointment. The use of warm colors and bold lines adds to the sense of energy and movement in the scene. The painting's use of etching and hand-coloring techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this style of art, explore 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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