Come! Take a drink (1868) by Currier and Ives

Come! Take a drink - Currier and Ives - 1868

Artwork Information

TitleCome! Take a drink
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1868
Art MovementRomanticism

About Come! Take a drink

The artwork, titled “Come! Take a drink,” created in 1868 by Currier and Ives, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and serves as an advertisement.

In the artwork, a well-dressed man wearing a top hat is depicted standing beside a bar counter. He appears to be gesturing invitingly, encouraging the viewer to join him for a drink. Behind the bar, various bottles are organized neatly, suggesting a well-stocked establishment. The background features framed artwork, adding an air of sophistication to the scene. The man’s cheerful expression and welcoming gesture align with the artwork’s purpose of advertisement, possibly promoting a social and jovial atmosphere associated with the establishment in question. The detailed, yet romanticized portrayal of the scene reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the Romanticism movement, characterized by an emphasis on emotion and atmosphere.

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