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Assembly at Wanstead House
Assembly at Wanstead House is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1731 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Overview
Assembly at Wanstead House is a group portrait painting executed in oil paint by William Hogarth, dated to circa 1728–1732. It is currently housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a gathering of formally attired individuals in a grand room with high ceilings, a fireplace, and a large window. The subjects, dressed in attire characteristic of the period, appear to be engaged in a social event, though the specific focus of their attention is unclear.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a warm, golden color palette. The artist has captured the figures in formal poses, with attention to detail in their clothing and surroundings, including a silver bowl on a table and a dog beside it.
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Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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