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Tagged With: hinges

Threshing Grain from Diderot Encyclopedia 1762

Diderot’s Encyclopedia Detail:  flail, basket, rake, shovel, sifter, screen, barn, chicken, farmer, barn interior, sheaves, wheat , barrel, grain sorter, cart, horse, wooden shoes, smock, hinges

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A Ball by Johan Franz Hörmannsperger 1736

Johan Franz Hörmannsperger  ( 1710 – ? ) Detail: ballroom, food, drinks, dancing, musician, waiter, portraits, paintings, ladies dress, pitcher, clocked stockings, music, musical instruments, door, chair, hinges, fan, jewelry, bread, waiter’s apron

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A Girl Bundling Asparagus – Atkinson 1771

John Atkinson, active 1770-1775  from Yale Center for British Art We are back in the kitchen with Atkinson again.  This painting is chock full of interesting items to study. Detail: produce,garden tools, washtub, wood bucket, carrots, lettuce, asparagus, baskets, pottle basket, fruit, grapes, table, cabinet, pitcher, jug, basin, mug, lantern, birdcage, bowl, storage jar, bags, … Continue reading »

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