"A Dinner Table at Night" by John Singer Sargent, 1884

      In 1884, the American artist John Singer Sargent visited the Sussex home of his patrons, Edith and Albert Vickers. During this stay, he painted "A Dinner Table at Night," capturing an intimate post-dinner moment. The scene depicts Edith Vickers seated at a dining table, gazing directly at the viewer, while her husband, Albert, is partially visible, engaged in smoking a cigar. The original title, "Le Verre de Porto" (The Glass of Port), suggests a focus on the leisurely conclusion of a meal, highlighting the social customs of the time.