Hob Taken Out of Ye Well by John Laguerre. A group of three figures in 18th-century dress stands in a rural yard beside a brick wall and a stone well.

Hob Taken Out of Ye Well

John Laguerre

1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 18th-century narrative scene depicts a moment of dramatic interaction between figures in a rustic pastoral setting.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a contained focal point
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted by John Laguerre around 1725, this work illustrates a scene from the popular contemporary play 'Hob, or the Country Wake.' The painting captures the theatricality of the era, featuring expressive characters set against a background that includes a country estate, livestock, and a distant church spire.

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