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A single candle held by a woman illuminates the foreground, casting long shadows and highlighting the disarray of the figures. One man is supported by his companions, while another pair embraces in a state of inebriation. A horse-drawn carriage waits to the right, with a driver positioned atop, observing the scene with a sense of detachment. The architecture in the background provides a structured, formal contrast to the disorderly behaviour of the human subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in observational genre scenes. Troost was known for her ability to capture the nuances of daily life, often focusing on the domestic or social interactions of the Dutch bourgeoisie. The composition is balanced, using the carriage and the building entrance to anchor the figures within the frame. The application of gouache allows for a degree of opacity and detail that brings the textures of the period clothing, such as the waistcoats and breeches, into focus. This print offers a glimpse into the social customs of the Dutch elite, documenting the reality of eighteenth-century nightlife with a blend of humour and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/twee-mannen-en-een-vrouw-aan-een-tafel-julie-de-graag\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwee mannen en een vrouw aan een tafel - Julie de Graag — Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/shallow-volodymyr-orlovsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShallow - Volodymyr Orlovsky — Volodymyr Orlovsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sara Troost","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808136433999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808143937871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808143970639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808144003407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808144036175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808144068943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808144101711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808144134479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808144167247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808144200015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808144232783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808144265551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Those-Who-Could-Walk-Did-The-Others-Fell_Poster_CompositorV1_1789669487453.jpg?v=1789669634","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/those-who-could-walk-did-the-others-fell-sara-troost","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}