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Tagged With: genre

Scene in a London Street – Collet 1770

John Collet, ca. 1725-1780, British from Yale Center for British Art Of course this one is so full that I won’t even try to mention everything.  It reminds me of Hogarth.  Don’t miss the dressed up dog.   Detail: jackets, sedan chair, sailors, striped caps, ladies hat, pottle baskets, swords, dirk, dogs, great coat,  neckwear, … Continue reading »

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Old Peasant with Jug – Mieris 1731

MIERIS, Frans van, the Younger (b. 1689, Leiden, d. 1763, Leiden) This painting, while it might not have as many objects still has items of great interest.   I am especially drawn to the shirt collar and the waistcoat detail, the small brass buttons. Of course the jug is great, interesting large opening.  Knives can be … Continue reading »

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