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Peasants Brawling, 1619 (oil on panel)
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Peasants Brawling, 1619 (oil on panel)
990386 Peasants Brawling, 1619 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 73x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants Brawling. Pieter Brueghel, the Younger (c.1564-1638). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1619. 73 x 103cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25459122
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1610s Aggression Aggressive Animosity Artist Flemish Bruegel Destitute Early Seventeenth Century Flemish Artist Freetime Gioco Hardship Leisurely Medium Group Medium Group Of People Negative Concept Old Master Paintings Opressed Outskirts Parlor Game Pieter Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel Ii Pieter Bruegel The Younger Pieter Brueghel Pieter Brueghel Ii Pieter Brueghel The Younger Pieter Ii Playing Cards Recreational Social Commentary Social Issues Third Class Thoroughfare Vicious Violent 1619 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Ball Games Brawling Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Ethnic Origin Northern Renaissance Oil On Panel Parlour Game Seventeeth Century
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This print captures the intense scene of "Peasants Brawling" painted by Pieter Brueghel the Younger in 1619. The oil on panel artwork, measuring 73x103 cm, is a testament to Brueghel's talent and his ability to depict raw human emotions. The image showcases a chaotic street brawl taking place in an urban setting during the early seventeenth century. A medium group of peasants, both men and women, engage in aggressive physical confrontations while others watch or try to intervene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing the expressions of violence and aggression with remarkable precision. Brueghel's portrayal sheds light on social issues prevalent during that time period - poverty, destitution, and oppression are all depicted through this powerful piece. Despite being leisurely engaged in games like playing cards, these individuals find themselves trapped within a cycle of hardship. The painting serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by third-class citizens during this era. It also highlights Brueghel's mastery as a Flemish artist from the Northern Renaissance movement. This print allows viewers to appreciate not only the artistic brilliance behind this masterpiece but also provides insight into historical contexts that shaped society centuries ago.
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