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A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing, 1652 (oil on panel)
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A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing, 1652 (oil on panel)
827643 A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing, 1652 (oil on panel) by Bray, Jan de (c.1626-97); 36.4x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing. Jan de Bray (c.1627-1497). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1652. 36.4 x 27cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22461700
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1650s 1652 Animal Care Animal Theme Animal Themes Artist Dutch Baroque Era Bray Brother Bust Length Dark Direct Gaze Dutch Art Dutch Artist Gesture Gesturing Golden Age Hand Gesture Hand Movement Looking At Camera Mid 17th Century Mid Seventeenth Century Netherlandish Artist Old Master Drawings One Animal Pigeon Pose Posed Posing Quarter Length Sibling Siblings Sister Sisters Using Hands Ethnic Origin Jan De Bray Oil On Panel Portrait Style Portraiture Two Children Youthful
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This print showcases Jan de Bray's masterpiece, "A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing" painted in 1652. The oil on panel painting measures 36.4x27 cm and is part of a private collection. In this portrait-style artwork, we see a young girl holding a pigeon delicately in her hands while her brother stands beside her, gesturing with his hand. Both children are beautifully captured by the artist, exuding an air of innocence and youthfulness. The composition focuses on the quarter-length figures of the siblings, emphasizing their bond as they pose for the camera. Their direct gazes invite us to connect with them on an intimate level. De Bray skillfully incorporates animal themes into his work, highlighting the significance of nature in Dutch art during this period. The pigeon symbolizes purity and peace, adding depth to the overall narrative. With its dark background and baroque style elements, this painting exemplifies the artistic techniques popularized during the Golden Age of Dutch art. Through their posture and gestures, these children convey both curiosity and tenderness towards each other and their surroundings. This mid-17th-century artwork captures a moment frozen in time—a glimpse into childhood during one of history's most fascinating eras. Overall, "A Girl Holding a Pigeon and a Boy Gesturing" is not only visually stunning but also serves as an important representation of Dutch portraiture from that era—an exquisite testament to Jan de Bray's talent as an artist.
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