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.
Artiste
Französische Malerei 1873–1880
Datation
1875
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
74,93 × 107,32 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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