Dining at the Thuner Hof
1889
About this artwork
A graphite drawing depicting a formal dinner scene in a hotel dining room, characterized by fine hatching and detailed observation of Victorian-era figures. The work is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner.
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Christian Wilhelm Allers was a German painter and illustrator renowned for his highly detailed, often satirical, portrayals of European high society and travel life during the late 19th century. This drawing captures the refined social rituals of the 'Thuner Hof,' a prestigious hotel in Thun, Switzerland, which served as a popular destination for the aristocratic elite of the time.
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Dining at the Thuner Hof
Christian Allers, 1889
