The artwork titled “Dinner in a Great Room with Figures in Costume” was created by J.M.W. Turner between approximately 1830 and 1835. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 91 x 122 cm, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. The artwork is currently housed at the Tate Modern in London, UK.
The painting depicts a scene of a dinner set in a grand room. Figures adorned in costumes populate the space, suggesting an event of significance or celebration. The scene is enveloped in the warm, rich tones characteristic of Turner’s late style, invoking a sense of mystery and romantic grandeur. The composition is illuminated with a play of light and shadow, highlighting the figures and the architectural details of the great room.
