Lezende mannen rond een tafel 1847

"Lezende mannen rond een tafel" (1847) by Claude Thielley depicts a group of men gathered around a table, reading newspapers and engaging in animated discussion. The scene, rendered in a realistic style, captures the lively atmosphere of a social gathering. The men's focused expressions and the piles of newspapers suggest a shared interest in current events. Thielley's artwork offers a glimpse into the everyday life of 19th-century society, highlighting the importance of newspapers and the social act of reading in the era.