Three People at a Table 1955

"Three People at a Table" is a 1955 painting by John Bratby, known for his depictions of everyday life in Britain. The painting features three figures seated around a table, with a relaxed yet slightly somber atmosphere. Bratby's signature thick brushstrokes and expressive color palette create a sense of immediacy and rawness, emphasizing the characters' physical presence and their mundane surroundings. The painting exemplifies Bratby's style, often referred to as "Kitchen Sink Realism," characterized by its focus on working-class life and domesticity.