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Monthly Archives: August 2012

A Party Angling – George Morland 1789

George Morland  ( 1763 – 1804 )  from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail:  boat, fish, fishing rod, net, hats, coats, chair

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Self Portrait – Rienk Jelgerhuis 1791

Rienk Jelgerhuis  ( 1729 – 1806 ) The real stand out here is the pair of glasses.  Obviously, a man in his profession needs special eyewear. Detail: glasses, spectacles, wig, coat, neckwear,  waistcoat

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Peasant Family sitting at Table – Norbert van Bloemen

Norbert van Bloemen  ( 1670 – 1746 ) Detail: produce, cabbage, carrots, apples, pitcher, brass pot, eathenware pot, barrel, table, bread, child, house, food

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View from the Mussel Pier in Amsterdam by Ludolf Backhuysen 1673

Ludolf Backhuysen  ( 1630 –  1708 ) Detail: ship, port, harbor, quay, barrel, sea chest, bags, spars, dog, children, bottle, bucket, jug, rope, food, cheese, meat, sailors, wheel barrow, pudding cap, flags

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The Thames and the Tower of London Supposedly on the King’s Birthday – Samuel Scott 1771

Samuel Scott  ( 1702 – 1772 )     from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: ship, boats, sailor, boxes, barrel, harbor, castle, pier, flag, sail, barge, striped hat. Here is a close up of the sailor on the tiller of the boat with his cool striped hat. Just for fun, here is … Continue reading »

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Donnybrook Fair – Francis Wheatley 1788

Francis Wheatley ( 1747 – 1801 )  from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Looks like a pretty rough crowd, I would keep my hand on my wallet if I were you. Detail: children, fair, market, hay, buttons, tents, table, tablecloth, bonnet, coat, dress, cape, apron, skirt, hats, breeches, stockings, stocks, shoes, … Continue reading »

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16th Century Kitchen with Cook and Maid – Unknown

Detail: Food, cabbage, carrots, apples, fish, fowl pots, pans, buckets, strainer, cleaver, stool, onions, cat, bottles, basket, rabbit, cheese, bread, turkey, duck, rooster, jug, fruit

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London Cries: A Fishmonger – Paul Sandby 1759

Paul Sandby (1731 – 1809 )    from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: child, dog, doll, apron, knife, fish, market, stall, lady, cape, cap

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The maid in the kitchen – Justus Juncker

Justus Juncker (1703-1767) Yes, I too make my maid work in her pearls. Detail: candle stick, redware fry pan, copper kettle, basket, lettuce, plate, bottle, bucket, bowl,  raised hearth, chair, women’s clothing, mortar pestle, pearls, earings, kitchen, fire, cooking

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Integrity Retiring from Office – Gillray 1801

James Gillray ( 1756  – 1815) OK, I give up on the detail on this one.  The list could go on for miles. Detail: mug, walking stick, book, carrot, hats, crowd, soldier, butcher, cobbler, children,  striped jacket, top hat

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