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Poor Box at the Opera, 1830 (oil on canvas)
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Poor Box at the Opera, 1830 (oil on canvas)
OJ225550 Poor Box at the Opera, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23353652
© Ackermann Johnson / Bridgeman Images
Audience Crush Crushed Finger Nose Onlooker Onlookers Overflowing Squashed Viewers Working Class Crammed
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Poor Box at the Opera, 1830" by Louis Leopold Boilly depicts a chaotic scene within a packed theater. The composition is filled with an overwhelming crowd of onlookers, creating a sense of both excitement and claustrophobia. The theatre is crammed to capacity, with spectators squashed together and overflowing into every available space. The audience members are depicted in various states of discomfort, their faces pressed against one another as they strain to catch a glimpse of the performance. The atmosphere is electric, as viewers eagerly extend their fingers towards the stage in hopes of getting closer to the action. Boilly's attention to detail allows us to observe not only the working-class individuals who make up most of the crowd but also those from higher social classes who have come to witness this spectacle. Despite their different backgrounds, all are united in their desire for entertainment and escape. "Poor Box at the Opera" serves as a snapshot capturing a moment in time when society converged upon this cultural institution. It offers insight into both human behavior and class dynamics during this period. This remarkable painting reminds us that even amidst chaos and overcrowding, art has the power to bring people together and transcend societal boundaries.
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