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Domestic Scene, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
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Domestic Scene, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
3746331 Domestic Scene, c.1775-80 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 45.7x37.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The familys cultivated activities are paralleled by the activities (reading, manipulating a compass, and sculpting) shown on the grisaille painting above the door.); German, out of copyright
Media ID 23620916
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18th Activity Affluent Card Table Conversation Piece Cultivated Domesticity Eighteenth Industrious Netting Pursuits Rich Sewing Sketching Thread Tranquil Wealthy Tischbein
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This print showcases the "Domestic Scene" painted by the German School in the late 18th century. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 45.7x37.8 cm, is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. The image depicts a tranquil and affluent family engaged in various cultivated activities within their opulent interior. The scene captures a moment of domesticity as each family member indulges in different pursuits. The father can be seen engrossed in reading while the mother deftly manipulates a compass and sculpts with great skill. Above them hangs a grisaille painting depicting similar activities such as reading and sketching. The rich furnishings and costumes further emphasize the wealth of this prosperous German family. A son and daughter are captured engaging in conversation around a card table, showcasing their refined upbringing. This painting is an exquisite example of an eighteenth-century conversation piece that not only portrays familial relationships but also highlights intellectual endeavors and artistic talents within this privileged household. Bridgeman Images has beautifully reproduced this remarkable artwork, allowing viewers to appreciate every intricate detail of this historical masterpiece from Germany's art heritage.
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