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Fine Art Print : A Housewife in an inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish, 1639-1649. Creator: Hendrik Potuyl
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A Housewife in an inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish, 1639-1649. Creator: Hendrik Potuyl
A Housewife in an inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish, 1639-1649
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Dutch Golden Age art with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "A Housewife in an Inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish" by Hendrik Potuyl. This masterpiece, created between 1639 and 1649, captures the essence of daily life during this era with stunning detail. Witness the housewife's dedication and skill as she cleans the fish in the tranquil inner courtyard. Bring the rich history and culture of the past into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and enjoy the elegance and sophistication of this classic masterpiece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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Hendrik Potuyl's painting, "A Housewife in an Inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish," captures a moment in the daily life of a Dutch housewife during the 17th century. The woman, dressed in a simple yet colorful gown, stands in the shade of an inner courtyard, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of background activity. Her focus is on the task at hand: cleaning and preparing fish for the evening meal. With a large earthenware bowl in one hand and a wooden pestle in the other, she skillfully scales and beats the fish to remove their bones. A cat, curious and perhaps hoping for a scrap, watches intently from the steps. The scene is rich in detail, with vegetables and herbs scattered on a nearby table, a net full of freshly caught fish, and a pot bubbling with a stew on the open hearth. The woman's expression is one of concentration, her gaze fixed on the fish as she works. The use of oil on panel gives the painting a warm, inviting glow, and the vibrant colors of the woman's dress and the fish contrast beautifully against the muted tones of the courtyard. This genre scene, a common theme in Dutch art of the time, offers a glimpse into the daily life and occupations of the Dutch people during the seventeenth century. The painting is a testament to the importance of food preparation and the role of women in the household. Potuyl's masterful use of light and color adds depth and texture to the scene, making it a beloved work of heritage art from the Netherlands.
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