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The End of Dinner (1913) by Jules-Alexandre Grün

It captures the quiet aftermath of a lavish dinner party—dishes cleared, the room now filled with the gentle murmur of conversation and the clink of glasses.

But it only takes a glance to notice a striking contrast: the women are all young, radiant, and full of life—their cheeks flushed, their posture playful, their expressions animated. In contrast, the men are visibly older, with greying hair, tired eyes, and sallow skin. It’s clearly a “gentleman’s dinner.”

There’s a lot happening within the scene. One woman confidently holds court, entertaining a group of glassy-eyed admirers. Another removes her glove—a small act that suggests the evening’s formalities are slipping away. In the background, a woman adjusts her hair, and another leans in, her neckline deliberately revealing, as she feigns interest in an elderly gentleman beside her.

The elegant details—crisp linen napkins, gleaming crystal, polished silverware—all add a sense of sophistication. But beneath that refined surface lies a story as old as time.
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