Created:
Movement:
1648
Baroque
key Notes:
Domestic interior, Genre scene
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Dimensions:
20 1/2 x 17 3/8 in. (52.1 x 44.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"A Kitchen," painted by Hendrick Sorgh in 1648, depicts a domestic scene that highlights the daily life and labor within a kitchen setting, characteristic of Dutch genre painting of the period. The work is notable for its detailed representation of household activities and the use of light, reflecting the artist's skill in capturing the textures and atmosphere of everyday life.

Description of the work:

"A Kitchen" by Hendrick Sorgh, created in 1648, depicts a domestic interior characterized by a warm, inviting atmosphere, with figures engaged in various kitchen activities. The composition is notable for its rich color palette and detailed rendering of textures, particularly in the depiction of food items and kitchen utensils, which reflect the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Kitchen