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The Rag Basket, c.1850-c.1882. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
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The Rag Basket, c.1850-c.1882. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
The Rag Basket, c.1850-c.1882
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Basket Bending Bending Forwards Blouse Bonnet Choosing Cloth Domestic Domestic Life Genre Scene Household Material Mess Messy Seamstress Searching Untidy Variety Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
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The Rag Basket" is a captivating 19th century oil painting by Dutch artist Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff, depicting a woman intently bending forwards in a cluttered interior, engrossed in the task of choosing fabric for her sewing projects. The scene takes place indoors, with a warm, pink hue casting a gentle glow over the untidy room. The woman, dressed in a simple blouse and bonnet, is surrounded by a riot of colors and textures, as she rummages through a basket of rags and pieces of cloth. The low countries heritage art piece showcases the concept of domestic life and the daily occupation of a seamstress, with the woman's focused expression and determined posture conveying a sense of purpose and dedication to her craft. The variety of fabrics, from rough and worn rags to smooth and vibrant pieces, adds to the richness of the painting, as does the intricate detail in the folds of the woman's clothing and the textures of the basket and other household items. The oil on panel painting, with its realistic rendering of light and shadow, invites the viewer to step into the scene and experience the intimacy of this genre scene from the Netherlands European heritage.
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