The Dutch Cocoa House at the Glasgow International Exhibition by John Lavery. An atmospheric interior scene depicting figures in Victorian attire seated at a long table beneath a large ornate chandelier and a prominent fireplace mantle decorated with ceramics.

The Dutch Cocoa House at the Glasgow International Exhibition

John Lavery

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative oil painting captures a warm, dimly lit social gathering within a Dutch-style cocoa house in the late 19th century.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by Sir John Lavery in 1888, this work documents a specific interior from the Glasgow International Exhibition. The composition uses a sophisticated palette of ochre and dark umber to create a cozy, grounding atmosphere, highlighting the elegant silhouettes of the patrons and the ornate decorative ceramics on the mantle.

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