The Breakfast Table
- Artist
- John Singer Sargent
- Date
- 1884
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums)
In 1884, amidst a rich period for art, The Breakfast Table exemplifies the influence of Realism in genre painting. Executed with Oil on canvas, this artwork captures an intimate domestic scene with meticulous detail emphasizing everyday life. The painting's focus on ordinary subjects reflects the era's shift away from romanticism toward more truthful representations of reality. Its composition and technique highlight the artist's skill within the genre painting tradition, making it a notable work from the year 1884.
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