Country Tavern, Feasting

Französische Malerei 1873–1880, 1875

This is a painting of a busy domestic kitchen scene in the style of Jan Steen. The room has a high-beamed ceiling and stone floor, with a large dining table at the center where food is being served. Several figures are engaged in conversation and dining around the table. To the left, a group is descending a wooden staircase, and in the foreground, there are dogs and a cat. A large fireplace dominates the right side of the room, stacked with cooking utensils and pots. Various food items hang from the ceiling, and the room has a warm, golden-brown color palette, creating a welcoming ambiance.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1873–1880
Date
1875
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
74.93 × 107.32 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a busy domestic kitchen scene in the style of Jan Steen. The room has a high-beamed ceiling and stone floor, with a large dining table at the center where food is being served. Several figures are engaged in conversation and dining around the table. To the left, a group is descending a wooden staircase, and in the foreground, there are dogs and a cat. A large fireplace dominates the right side of the room, stacked with cooking utensils and pots. Various food items hang from the ceiling, and the room has a warm, golden-brown color palette, creating a welcoming ambiance.

Französische Malerei 1873–1880