Artwork
A Family of Three at Tea
A Family of Three at Tea is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Richard Collins. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Family of Three at Tea, painted in 1727 by English artist Richard Collins, is an oil painting now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene domestic moment: a family of three—man, woman, and young girl—gathered around a table, each holding a teacup, surrounded by tea service. The scene conveys warmth and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Collins employs a dark background to focalize attention on the family, emphasizing their interaction. The composition and use of everyday life subject matter align with Collins' known style in portraits and domestic scenes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1727, the work is attributed to Richard Collins, a painter recognized for his portraits and domestic interiors. It is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Collins was an English painter who specialised in portrait miniature.
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