Tea Party
William P. Chappel
key Notes:
Colonial domesticity, intimate gathering
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Dimensions:
6 1/8 x 9 5/16 in. (15.6 x 23.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on slate paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Tea Party" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s, depicts a social gathering that reflects the cultural norms and domestic life of the period. The painting is characterized by its attention to detail and use of light, typical of Chappel's style, although specific details about its provenance and exhibition history remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"Tea Party" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, features a domestic scene characterized by a group of elegantly dressed figures gathered around a table set for tea. The composition is marked by a harmonious color palette and meticulous attention to detail, capturing the interplay of light and shadow that enhances the intimate atmosphere of the gathering.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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