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Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735. Creator: Pierre Parrocel
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Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735. Creator: Pierre Parrocel
Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735
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1730s Domestic Domestic Life Fireside Household Late Baroque Lit Fire Toddler National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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Title: Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735, by Pierre Parrocel This exquisite 18th-century oil painting, created by the renowned French artist Pierre Parrocel in the 1730s, captures the essence of domestic bliss and the simple pleasures of indoor life during the Baroque era. The scene portrays two women, one older and one a toddler, engaged in the quiet activity of reading by the fireside. The older woman, dressed in the fashionable clothing of the time, sits in a plush chair with a book in hand, her eyes focused intently on the pages. The child, clad in blue attire, sits on the floor nearby, reaching up to touch the woman's dress, a gesture of curiosity and affection. The warm glow of the lit fireplace casts a cozy ambiance over the room, with the fire reflecting off the polished furniture and the windows revealing a serene countryside landscape outside. The painting's rich colors and intricate details, from the textures of the clothing and the woodwork to the delicate folds of the curtains, transport us back in time to a simpler era. This work of art, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, showcases the beauty and charm of the late Baroque period, offering a glimpse into the daily life and traditions of the time. The Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace by Pierre Parrocel is not only a masterpiece of 18th-century art but also a testament to the enduring appeal of the human connection and the simple joys of reading and family.
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