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The King Drinking, mid-18th century. Creator: Franois Eisen
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The King Drinking, mid-18th century. Creator: Franois Eisen
The King Drinking, mid-18th century
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Bellows Cookery Cooking Dining Room Table Dining Table Dinner Table Drinking Drinks Frying Pan Happiness Happy Jester Merry Merrymaking François Eisen Infancy Infant Merrymakers National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This exquisite oil painting, titled "The King Drinking," is a captivating masterpiece created by the renowned French artist Franois Eisen in the mid-18th century. The scene portrays a jovial monarch, likely a king, seated at a grand dining table, surrounded by merrymakers, including women and men, children and dogs. The king, dressed in regal attire, raises a glass in a toast, his expression radiant with happiness. A cook, dressed in traditional garb, stands nearby, holding a frying pan and bellows, possibly preparing a meal for the festivities. A jester, adding to the merriment, plays with a baby, while another infant sits on the table, reaching for a jug of drink. Dogs, perhaps belonging to the king or his guests, frolic at the feet of the merrymakers. The table is adorned with an array of colorful dishes and glasses, adding to the richness and opulence of the scene. This painting, now a cherished piece of heritage art, is a testament to the joyous and carefree spirit of the eighteenth century. It is currently housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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