A Long Story 1798 - 1808

"A Long Story" is a satirical hand-colored etching created by Henry William Bunbury in 1798–1808. The artwork depicts a scene of a dinner party where one of the guests is telling a lengthy and tiresome story, causing others to yawn and even doze off. The artist's satirical style is evident in the exaggerated figures and expressions, making it a witty commentary on the tedium of long-winded storytelling. This print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of Bunbury's skill in capturing the humorous aspects of social gatherings.