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The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes
The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes, in the National Gallery, London. Date: 1655
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1650s 1840s 1841 Carrot Carrots Dish Gallery Knife Peel Peeling Penny Preparation Vegetable Vegetables
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Old Master art with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. Our exquisite offering includes this captivating work by Nicolaes Maes, "The Dutch Housewife," from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1655, this masterpiece from the National Gallery in London showcases the intricate details and rich colors that bring the story of the housewife to life. Add a touch of history and culture to your home or office with our high-quality, rights-managed prints. Order now and bring the elegance of the past into your present.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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painted by Nicolaes Maes in 1655, is a captivating and intricately detailed masterpiece housed in the National Gallery in London. This exquisite oil painting depicts a young girl, possibly in her early teens, intently focused on the domestic task of peeling carrots at a wooden table. The scene is set in the heart of a Dutch home, with a warm, inviting fireplace in the background and an array of vegetables, including cabbages and onions, scattered on the table. The girl, dressed in the traditional attire of the 1650s, wears a white apron and a simple cap, her long, dark hair pulled back in a neat braid. Her expression is one of deep concentration, as she skillfully wields a sharp knife to peel the carrots, her small, nimble fingers deftly removing the outer layer with ease. The vegetables are piled high in a large earthenware dish, ready to be used in a hearty, home-cooked meal. This painting is a poignant representation of the daily life of a Dutch housewife during the 1650s. The domestic scene, filled with the simple joys of food preparation and the warmth of a loving home, resonates deeply with viewers, transporting them back in time to a simpler era. The intricate details of the painting, from the textured tablecloth to the realistic depiction of the vegetables, showcase Maes' exceptional skill as a painter. "The Dutch Housewife" is a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire audiences, offering a glimpse into the daily life and routines of the past.
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