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By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652 (etching)
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By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652 (etching)
1067941 By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652 (etching) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 14.1x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Calvin J. Holmes; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22646342
© gift of Calvin J. Holmes / Bridgeman Images
Cottages Doors Farmyard Farmyards Pigs Spinner Spinners Spinning
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In this charming etching titled "By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652" artist Adriaen Jansz. van Ostade captures a serene rural scene that transports us back in time. The print, measuring 14.1x17.8 cm, is housed at the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas and was generously gifted by Calvin J. Holmes. The image depicts a quaint cottage nestled amidst a picturesque countryside setting. A woman can be seen standing by the open door of the cottage, engrossed in her spinning work. Her skillful hands effortlessly manipulate the fibers as she creates thread or yarn. Surrounding her are various farm animals that add to the idyllic atmosphere of this scene: pigs roam freely nearby while chickens peck at scattered grains on the ground. The presence of these animals suggests a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. This artwork offers us a glimpse into daily life during 17th-century Holland, where families lived off the land and relied on traditional crafts for sustenance and income generation. Through his meticulous attention to detail, van Ostade invites viewers to appreciate not only the beauty of nature but also the simplicity and tranquility found within rural communities. As we observe "By the Cottage Door - The Spinner" we are reminded of our connection to both history and nature – an invitation to reflect upon simpler times when life revolved around family, home, and craftmanship.
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