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The Music Party, (after) William Hogarth | |
This group portrait of a musical family group was painted by an unknown artist in the style of William Hogarth, an artist known for his depictions of English society in the 1700s. |
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At this time music was becoming increasingly accessible for the middle classes. Music was a way to show refinement and status, which is what the family is doing by having their portrait painted in this way. |
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Date unknown | |
Oil on canvas | |
On display in Art Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, as part of the current exhibition: Inspiration |