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Teniers - A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn N070476
Filename: N070476.jpg
Size: 5000 x 4103 (18.3MB)
Date: 26th August 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Teniers - A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn N070476
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn" by David TENIERS the younger (1610-90). WM 1499-1948
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Media ID 1721015
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Flemish Painting Public House Rural
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A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn
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is a captivating painting by Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger, dated around 1650. This masterpiece, now housed at Apsley House in London (WM 1499-1948), invites us into a quintessential rural scene of joviality and community spirit. Teniers masterfully depicts the inn as the heart of the village, where locals gather to celebrate and unwind. The public house, with its thatched roof and ivy-covered walls, stands proudly at the center of the composition. Smoke billows from its chimney, signaling the warmth and hospitality within. The painting brims with intricate details that breathe life into the scene. Revelers, dressed in traditional garb, engage in various activities. Some play cards or dice games, while others dance or enjoy a drink. Children frolic around, adding to the lively atmosphere. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimension. The sun sets behind the inn, casting long shadows that stretch across the landscape. The warm glow emanating from the windows contrasts with the cool, fading light outside, drawing our gaze towards the inn and the merrymaking within. Teniers' "A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn" is a testament to the power of community and the simple pleasures of rural life. It invites us to take a moment to appreciate the beauty and joy found in the everyday moments of village life. This painting is not just an artwork; it's a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and the world they inhabited.
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