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The watering place, 1650-1700. Creator: Emanuel Murant
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The watering place, 1650-1700. Creator: Emanuel Murant
The watering place, 1650-1700
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Dusk Dutch Golden Age Evening La Soiree Public House Roadside Tavern Thoroughfare Traveller Travellers Trough Twilight Water Trough Wayside Emanuel Murant Golden Age
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This stunning 17th century oil painting, titled "The Watering Place" by Emanuel Murant, transports us back in time to the Dutch Golden Age. The scene unfolds at dusk, with the sun setting behind a quaint building that serves as an inn or public house. Travelers and locals alike gather around a water trough, their horses quenching their thirst. The rustic atmosphere is filled with the sounds of nature, as birds chirp in the trees and leaves rustle in the gentle breeze. In the foreground, children play and laugh, adding a touch of warmth and joy to the scene. The men, dressed in traditional clothing of the era, engage in conversation or tend to their horses. In the background, a thoroughfare leads to the distance, suggesting the continuation of the journey for some. The use of rich colors and bold brushstrokes brings the painting to life, capturing the essence of rural life during this period. The trees and plants surrounding the inn add depth and texture, further emphasizing the natural beauty of the setting. This painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, is a testament to the regionalism of the Dutch Golden Age and the skill of its creator, Emanuel Murant. It invites us to imagine the stories of the people and their horses, and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life in a bygone era.
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