732 - H. ALKEN (1785–1851), Family Celebration in England, around 1820, etching

H. ALKEN (1785–1851), Family Celebration in England, around 1820, etching Henry Thomas Alken (1785–1851): Family Celebration in an English Castle, c. 1820, etching Technique: Hand-colored etching on paper Inscription: Inscribed in the lower center of the printing plate: “BACHELOR’S HALL.” Date: c. 1820 Description: The artwork depicts a convivial scene in a drawing room where a group of men dressed in red and blue have gathered around a table set with food. The painting in the background shows a hunting scene, which emphasizes the sophisticated lifestyle of the people depicted. Keywords: Society; men; dinner; banquet; red clothing; blue clothing; hunting scene; painting; drawing room; table; food; social gathering; historical fashion; dog; candlestick; subdued light; portraits; open door; carpet; armchair; 19th century, Romanticism, Genre, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 39.0 cm x 45.5 cm (15.4 x 17.9 in), Plate: 30.5 cm x 38.2 cm (12 x 15 in), Image area: 26.6 cm x 35.6 cm (10.5 x 14 in) Condition: In poor condition. Paper has browned. Small tears in the margins and minor paper loss in a few places. Slightly stained overall.