The Anglers' Repast by George Morland. A group of elegantly dressed people enjoys a picnic lunch under the shade of trees beside a river with a small boat.

The Anglers' Repast

George Morland

1789 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This charming 18th-century genre painting depicts an elegant picnic gathering in a lush, wooded riverside setting.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1789 by George Morland, this work captures a leisurely 'Anglers' Repast' beside a tranquil river. The scene features figures in fashionable period attire gathered around a white picnic cloth under the dappled light of overhanging trees, reflecting the refined sociability of the Georgian era.