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The Camp Follower, 1825-1827. Creator: Anthonie Constantijn Govaerts
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The Camp Follower, 1825-1827. Creator: Anthonie Constantijn Govaerts
The Camp Follower, 1825-1827
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Alcohol Backpack Basket Bearskin Beer Bottle Bottles Bread Camp Camp Followers Clay Pipe Drinking Drum Flirtation Flirting Food Stall Fur Hat Liquor Military Camp Percussion Instrument Pipe Pouring Refreshment Refreshments Rucksack Tobacco Pipe Tools Wine Wine Bottle Wine Bottles Armed Services Backpacks
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Anthonie Constantijn Govaerts' painting,
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The Camp Follower," captured the lively scene of a military camp in the Netherlands during the early 19th century. Govaerts, a renowned Flemish artist, masterfully depicted the daily life of soldiers and their camp followers. In the center of the composition, a young woman in colorful clothing and a fur hat flirts with a soldier, who is wearing a bearskin hat and a military uniform adorned with braids and buttons. The soldier plays a drum, while a child peeks out from behind a food stall, where loaves of bread, bottles of beer, and clay pipes are for sale. Other camp followers can be seen in the background, carrying backpacks and baskets, while a man pours liquor from a jug into a mug. A soldier in the foreground sharpens his axe, while another plays a percussion instrument. The painting is a rich representation of the daily life and culture of the military camp during this era, with its blend of military discipline and the human element of flirtation and refreshment." "The Camp Follower," oil on panel painting by Anthonie Constantijn Govaerts, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when military camps were not just places of war and discipline, but also bustling communities where people lived, worked, and interacted with one another. The painting is a testament to the rich heritage of the Low Countries and the Netherlands in particular, and a reminder of the human stories that lie behind historical events. This artwork is a must-see for anyone interested in military history, 19th-century art, or the daily life of the past. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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