In this witty, elegant rendition of a social gaffe, the guests suffer the awkwardness of having arrived early,  while their hostess is still settling music with the musicians.  Note the two servants peering past the door, grinning at the guests' discomfort.

Too Early
James J. Tissot, 1836-1902, French
Guildhall Art Gallery
Bridgeman Art Library, London
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