Henry, Susanne: Sonntägliches Mahl
1850
From the collection of City Museum Berlin
1850
From the collection of City Museum Berlin
This drawing shows five people sitting around a small table, eating and talking. The room is dim, with a window in the back letting in a little light. One woman in a white dress stands near the table, holding a plate, while the others sit in simple wooden chairs. The table has a white cloth, a few dishes, and some glasses. The artist paid close attention to the faces and clothes, making them look real. The dark background keeps the focus on the people and the table. Next, look up genre picture to see more everyday scenes like this one.
