Theatrical Pleasures, Plate 5: Feasting in the Saloon 1830 - 1840

"Theatrical Pleasures, Plate 5: Feasting in the Saloon" is a hand-colored etching by English artist Theodore Lane, created between 1830 and 1840. The print is a satirical commentary on the social scene in London, depicting a crowded gathering of actors and audience members in a theater saloon. Lane’s work is a humorous representation of the behind-the-scenes life of London theaters, capturing the energy and chaos of this popular entertainment.