Country Tavern, Feasting

1875

Eugène Isabey

Associated Names
Eugène Isabey

Painter, French, 1803 - 1886

This is a painting of a busy domestic kitchen scene in the style of Jan Steen. The room has a high-beamed ceiling and stone floor, with a large dining table at the center where food is being served. Several figures are engaged in conversation and dining around the table. To the left, a group is descending a wooden staircase, and in the foreground, there are dogs and a cat. A large fireplace dominates the right side of the room, stacked with cooking utensils and pots. Various food items hang from the ceiling, and the room has a warm, golden-brown color palette, creating a welcoming ambiance.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William A. Clark [1839-1925]; bequest 1926 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2014 by the National Gallery of Art.

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Exhibition History

1970

  • Loan to Chevy Chase Club, May 1970.

1978

  • The William A. Clark Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 26 April-16 July 1978.

1989

  • The William A. Clark Collection: Treasures of a Copper King, Yellowstone Art Center, Billings; Montana Historical Center, Helena, 1989, unnumbered checklist.

Wikidata ID

Q46630168

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