The Boxes

published 1809

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a drawing showcasing multiple levels of theater boxes filled with animated spectators. The expressions of the onlookers vary. Each row of boxes is adorned with decorative elements. The topmost row features exaggerated expressions, while the crowd appears active in the lower levels. The illustration includes theatre curtains, ornate decorations, and paraphernalia, creating a lively atmosphere. The scene captures a dynamic moment of engagement and excitement at the theater in a humorous manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.7 × 21.7 cm (12 1/16 × 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.938

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 167

Associated Artworks

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Mrs. Mary Ann Clarke

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Grego, Joseph. Rowlandson the caricaturist; a selection from his works with anecdotal descriptions of his famous caricatures. 2 vols. London: Chattoand Windus, 1880. Reprint. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65085492

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