A Peasant Family

Antoine Le Nain

Created:
Movement:
1648
Baroque
key Notes:
Genre painting, Realistic portrayal
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Dimensions:
15 x 11 3/4 in. (38.1 x 29.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on copper
story of the work:

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A Peasant Family by Antoine Le Nain

"A Peasant Family", created in 1648 by Antoine Le Nain, is an exemplary work of the French Baroque period, executed in oil on copper. The painting is notable for its realistic portrayal of rural life, capturing the dignity and simplicity of peasant existence. Antoine Le Nain, along with his brothers Louis and Mathieu, was part of the Le Nain brothers, a trio of artists known for their genre scenes and portraits. The Le Nain brothers were influential in the development of genre painting in France, emphasizing the everyday lives of ordinary people. Antoine's work, including "A Peasant Family," is characterized by its subdued palette and attention to detail, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of 17th-century France. This painting contributes to the understanding of the socio-economic conditions of the time, offering insight into the lives of the lower classes during the Baroque era.

Description of the work:

A Peasant Family by Antoine Le Nain

The painting "A Peasant Family," created in 1648 by Antoine Le Nain, is an oil on copper artwork that exemplifies the Baroque style with its realistic depiction of rural life. The composition focuses on the humble existence of a peasant family, capturing the simplicity and dignity of their daily life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Peasant Family