The Ham Dinner by Nicolas Lancret. A group of aristocrats and their servants are depicted in a lively outdoor luncheon, with wine being poured and debris scattered on the ground.

The Ham Dinner

Nicolas Lancret

1735 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant Rococo scene of an outdoor banquet, filled with social animation and elegant detail.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Commercial Space · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1735 by Nicolas Lancret, this lively Rococo scene captures an aristocratic feast in a lush garden setting. The composition is masterfully animated, showing guests in various states of merriment around a central table while dogs play and bottles lie scattered, reflecting the period's taste for 'fêtes galantes.'