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Canvas Print : The artist himself and his family, 1796. Creator: Warner Horstink
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The artist himself and his family, 1796. Creator: Warner Horstink
The artist himself and his family, 1796. The Dutch painter Warner Horstink with wife and children, depicted in a window niche. Horstink stands with his sketchbook and pen, His wife holds one of their sons who is wearing a striped suit and has a whip and the reins of a toy horse in his hands. An older boy stands behind. At far right is a daughter with a flowering pot-plant; in front of her is a portrait of a dead baby. Due to high infant mortality, the inclusion of such an image in a family portrait was not unusual
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the past to life with our exquisite Canvas Print of Dutch painter Warner Horstink and his beloved family, captured in a charming 1796 portrait. This beautiful piece, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the artist in a cozy window niche with his wife and children. Add a touch of history and warmth to your home decor with this stunning, museum-quality Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative 18th century portrait, titled "Warner Horstink with his Family, 1796," captures the Dutch painter Warner Horstink in a tender moment with his wife and children. The artist is depicted in the foreground, engrossed in his sketchbook and pen, while his wife cradles their youngest son, who playfully holds a whip and the reins of a toy horse. An older boy stands behind, gazing out of the window, and a young girl, dressed in a floral gown, holds a flowering pot-plant. The inclusion of a portrait of a dead baby in the background is a poignant reminder of the high infant mortality rates of the time. Despite this tragic reality, the Horstink family is depicted with warmth and affection, reflecting the importance of family and the role of the artist as both provider and educator. The intricate details of their clothing and accessories offer a glimpse into the fashion trends of the period, while the natural setting and use of light add to the overall sense of tranquility and intimacy. This work of art, created by Warner Horstink himself, invites us to reflect on the complexities of family life in the 18th century Netherlands. It is a poignant reminder of the joys and sorrows of parenthood, and the enduring importance of art as a means of documenting and celebrating the human experience.
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