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A family gathered around a lamplit table, 1854 (oil on canvas)
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A family gathered around a lamplit table, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199807 A family gathered around a lamplit table, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kiers, Petrus (1807-75); 61.5x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23690824
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In this 1854 oil on canvas painting titled "A Family Gathered Around a Lamplit Table" artist Petrus Kiers transports us to a warm and intimate scene of domestic bliss. The glow of the lamplight illuminates the room, casting a soft and inviting ambiance over the family gathered around the table. The composition showcases various generations coming together, with children, parents, and grandparents all present. Their faces are bathed in the gentle light as they engage in conversation, reading books or playing musical instruments. The room is adorned with elegant furnishings that speak to their affluent status. Amidst this bourgeois setting, there is an air of tranquility and devotion. A Bible rests open on the table while an elderly woman listens attentively to her grandson playing piano nearby. The painting captures not only a moment frozen in time but also highlights themes of familial love, culture, and spirituality. Kiers skillfully uses his brushstrokes to depict each individual's unique personality within this group portrait. From the attentive father listening intently to his son's guitar strumming to the serene expression on the mother's face as she reads by lamplight – every detail adds depth and richness to this slice-of-life tableau. This remarkable piece reminds us of simpler times when families would gather around a lamplit table for shared moments of joy and connection. It serves as both a nostalgic reminder of our roots and an appreciation for our ancestors' resourceful use of natural energy sources like oil lamps during that
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