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Monthly Archives: March 2016

The Weaving Shop by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker 1659

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jon Townsend

Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1615-1678) Detail:  bench, spinning wheel, broom, bottle, window, shelf, loom, washtub, weaver, birdcage, plate, barrel, chair, basket, cradle, brush, cabinet, sideboard, level, brass kettle, workmen, wall hanging, scutching knife, fulling tool, mop

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The Dexterous Trimmer by R. Houston 1751

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Jon Townsend

R. Houston  –  From the Library of Congress Cartoons are great fun and this one is nice for study in that it is not too exaggerated at least in the visual features. Detail: curtain, window, mirror, paneled walls, paintings, shelf, bottle, bowl, table, razor, chair, gentleman, barbers bowl, sailor, short jacket, sailors trousers, money bag, … Continue reading »

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Young Peasant Woman Holding a Wine Flask by Giacomo Ceruti 1738

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jon Townsend

Giacomo Ceruti (1639/1709) Detail: wine bottle, cork, finger ring, short gown, neck ribbon,  silk scarf

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Boy with a Basket by Giacomo Ceruti 1745

Posted on March 18, 2016 by David Atlas

Giacomo Ceruti (1698–1767) Details: Boy, Barefoot, Basket, Eggs, Chickens, Breeches, Shirt, Cap

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