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The Kitchen, c.1760-c.1771. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
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The Kitchen, c.1760-c.1771. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
The Kitchen, c.1760-c.1771
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Basket Crockery Daily Life Daughter Dish Domestic Domestic Life Genre Scene Household Kitchen Kitchen Maid Laquy Willem Joseph Maid Open Window Overturned Parent Plate Pulley Spinning Vegetable Vegetables Willem Joseph Laquy Wool Tableware
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This evocative oil painting by Willem Joseph Laquy, titled 'The Kitchen,' dates back to the 18th century and offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Dutch household. The scene is set indoors, with an open window revealing a lush green landscape outside. Three women are seated around a large table, engaged in various tasks. In the foreground, a young mother is feeding her baby from a dish while her older daughter helps her spin wool. A young woman in the background is carrying a basket of vegetables, while a dog and two puppies play at her feet. The kitchen is adorned with an array of colorful crockery and tableware, adding to the warmth and homely atmosphere of the scene. A pulley system is visible above the window, suggesting that the women may have used it to bring in supplies from the cellar or attic. The kitchen maid, dressed in a simple apron, is shown in the background, carrying an overturned dish, perhaps having dropped it in her haste. The painting captures the essence of motherhood and the various occupations of women in the household during this era. The use of natural light, vibrant colors, and intricate details make this a stunning example of Dutch genre painting from the eighteenth century. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is home to this precious work of art, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its authentic portrayal of domestic life in the Low Countries during the 1700s.
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