A Masked Ball in Bohemia
The Met
Artist: Andreas Altomonte(Austrian, Warsaw or Vienna 1699–1780 Vienna)
Date: ca. 1748
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 x 38 in. (48.3 x 96.5 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer, 1934
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ornate, multi-level architectural scene with numerous costumed and masked figures
Detailed Description
A multi-tiered, ornate architectural setting is filled with numerous figures in elaborate costumes. The scene is structured with a central upper balcony, flanked by smaller, recessed boxes on either side, and a lower level with a central double door and more side sections. On the uppermost central balcony, a group of richly dressed figures is gathered. A prominent figure in a red and gold coat stands near the center, surrounded by others wearing plumed hats, capes, and ruffs. A large, colorful fabric, patterned with green, red, and gold motifs, drapes over the balcony railing. To the left and right of this central balcony, smaller, open boxes contain groups of two or three individuals, some with long hair, looking downward. The middle section features a large, brown double door at its center. To the left of the doors, a couple in elegant attire, one figure in a flowing pink and white gown, appears to be dancing. Further left, and in the side boxes, more figures in various costumes are visible. To the right of the central doors, a figure dressed in a harlequin-patterned costume plays a stringed instrument. Other masked and costumed figures are scattered throughout this level, some seated on ledges, others standing in groups. The architecture itself is highly decorative, featuring gilded columns, ornate moldings, and light blue-grey walls. The overall color palette is rich, with dominant reds, golds, blues, and greens in the clothing and decor, set against the more muted tones of the architectural structure. The figures are positioned in various groupings and individual stances across the levels.
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