A Writer Trimming his Pen by Jan Ekels(II) 1784

A Writer Trimming his Pen_Jan Ekels(II)(1759-1793)_1784Jan Ekels(II) (1759-1793)

What is on the wall beside the mirror?

Detail: writer, pen, ink stand, ink well, chair, table, mirror, coat, stockings, mules, shoes, breeches, ruffled shirt, hair tie, game board

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The Weaving Shop by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker 1659

The Weaving Shop_Cornelis Gerritsz Decker(1615-1678)_1659Cornelis 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

The Dextrous Trimmer_R Houston_1751R. 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, buckle shoes

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Young Peasant Woman Holding a Wine Flask by Giacomo Ceruti 1738

Young Peasant Woman Holding a Wine Flask_Giacomo Ceruti_

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

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Giacomo Ceruti (1698–1767)

Details: Boy, Barefoot, Basket, Eggs, Chickens, Breeches, Shirt, Cap

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James Peale painted by his brother Charles Peale, 1795

siftingthepast_Charles Peale Painting a Miniature by James Peale_1795

Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827)

Detail: artist, painter, coat, buttons waistcoat, ruffled shirt, water glass, paint brush, painters set, easel, miniature painting

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Beggar Resting by Giacomo Ceruti 1720’s

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Giacomo Ceruti (1698–1767)

Details: Shoes, Coat, Patched, Holes, Ragged, Cravat, Walking Stick, Man, Beggar, Pack, Bag, Basket, Beard

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The Artist and his Family by James Peale, 1795

James Peale (1749 – 1831)

Detail: child, infant, boy’s clothing, games, top hat,

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The Fortune-Teller by Martin Drolling 1790s

martin drolling - soldier and peddler in barnyard

Martin Drolling (1752-1817)

Detail: Barnyard, child, cards, soldier, well, bucket, wheel barrow, dog, chicken, courtyard, washtub, peddler, walking stick, barn

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“Le Gout du Jour #2” or Battledore & Shuttlecock, published by Aaron Martinett, 1802

Le Gout Du Jour

 

Detail: Empire Dress, table, chair, wide brim hat, basket, bottle, goblet, house, sports, whip, walking stick, racket, shuttlecock, couples, gloves, picnic

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