Pastoral Scenes
Hob Selling Beer at the Wake
John Laguerre
An evocative 18th-century genre scene capturing the lively social atmosphere of a British village festival.
Hob Continues Dancing in Spite of his Father
John Laguerre
1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively 18th-century English genre scene capturing a moment of youthful defiance and community celebration.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally in balanced wall arrangements
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted around 1725 by John Laguerre, this oil on canvas depicts a spirited narrative scene from the play 'Hob, or the Country Wake.' The composition captures the protagonist, Hob, dancing merrily despite his father's disapproval, set against a detailed backdrop of a bustling English village complete with a tavern and church spire.
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