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Henry, Susanne: Sonntäglicher Vortrag

Unknown

1850

From the collection of City Museum Berlin

Genre Pictur

Dominant colour

Henry, Susanne: Sonntäglicher Vortrag is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Genre Pictur, held at City Museum Berlin.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: City Museum Berlin

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people gathered indoors, listening to a man standing at a small table. The room is dimly lit, with the seated woman in an orange dress standing out against the dark background. Everyone looks focused, some standing, others sitting, as if waiting for the speaker to finish. The woman in orange is the only one dressed in bright colors, making her the center of attention. The man speaking is holding a piece of paper, suggesting he might be reading or explaining something. This looks like a genre picture, a type of art that shows everyday life scenes.