Four Men by Henry William Bunbury

Four Men 

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Dimensions: support: 194 x 236 mm

Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is "Four Men" by Henry William Bunbury, it’s undated, and looks like pencil and watercolour on paper. It’s got this very sketch-like quality, almost like a quick joke. What strikes you about it? Curator: Indeed! It's as if Bunbury caught a fleeting moment of Georgian-era foppery. Their powdered wigs and elaborate coats—it's almost a caricature of high society, wouldn't you say? I find myself wondering what ridiculous conversation might be unfolding here, perhaps a wager gone wrong or a scandalous piece of gossip. Editor: A wager! That adds a whole new layer. Curator: It's the beauty of art, isn't it? It whispers possibilities. Editor: I agree. Thanks for opening my eyes to see more in this drawing.

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tate about 15 hours ago

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