The Alarm
1723
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1723
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A man in a powdered wig lounges in a chair reading a letter. His dog barks at a servant holding a silver tray. Bright daylight pours through a side window. This scene shows French high society in action. The man ignores the noise, lost in his note. The dog’s sharp bark contrasts with the quiet room. Try looking up Troy, Jean François de.
