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Canvas Print : The Kitchen Maid, 1820. Creator: Jan de Ruyter
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The Kitchen Maid, 1820. Creator: Jan de Ruyter
The Kitchen Maid, 1820
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Media ID 36325002
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Aquatic Life Brass Bucket Chore Chores Copper Daily Life Fish Fishes Gender Gender Role Housework Kitchen Kitchen Maid Maid Preparation Preparations Preparing Ray Finned Fish Salmon Seafood Women At Work
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring timeless elegance into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "The Kitchen Maid, 1820" by Jan de Ruyter. This exquisite piece, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the captivating detail and rich colors of the original painting. The high-quality canvas material adds depth and texture, making it a stunning addition to any room. Relive the charm of the past with this beautiful artwork that tells a story of tradition and beauty. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Kitchen Maid
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is an exquisite oil painting by the renowned Dutch artist Jan de Ruyter, created in the early 19th century. This masterpiece, now housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of a kitchen maid in the Low Countries during the nineteenth century. The painting depicts a young woman, dressed in a simple yet practical apron, engrossed in her chores. She stands before a large copper basin, filled with water, and uses a brass bucket to draw more water from a nearby well. In her other hand, she holds a large ray-finned fish, freshly caught, which she intends to clean and prepare for the evening meal. The vibrant colors of the copper, brass, and the vivid reds and oranges of the fish contrast beautifully with the muted tones of the interior, creating a striking visual harmony. The kitchen maid's expression is one of focused determination, as she goes about her job with a sense of purpose. Her gender, traditionally relegated to the domestic sphere, is emphasized by her role in the preparation of food. This painting is a testament to the rich heritage of Dutch art and the concept of daily life, providing an intriguing window into the past. The painting's intricate details, from the textures of the copper and the fish's scales to the folds of the maid's apron, reveal Jan de Ruyter's exceptional skill as a painter. The inclusion of a netted salmon and other ray-finned fish in the painting highlights the importance of seafood in the Dutch diet and the role of women in its preparation. Overall, "The Kitchen Maid" is a valuable addition to the annals of European art, offering a glimpse into the past while maintaining its relevance in the present.
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