Theaterpubliek 1840 - 1886

"Theaterpubliek" is an oil painting by Hippolyte Michaud, dating back to between 1840 and 1886, and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. This small, yet detailed painting, captures a scene of an audience at the theatre. The artist's focus is on the diverse expressions and reactions of the individuals in the scene, emphasizing the inherent human drama present even within a seemingly mundane setting.