Measuring Heights 1863

"Measuring Heights" is an oil painting by William Powell Frith, depicting a scene from 18th-century England. The painting features a group of people in a domestic setting, including a gentleman in a blue coat, a lady in a white and gold dress, and a group of children playing with a toy. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism. This painting exemplifies Frith's penchant for depicting scenes of everyday life with a touch of humor, characteristic of genre paintings in the 19th century.