A Peasant Family
Antoine Le Nain
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
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"A Peasant Family," painted by Antoine Le Nain in 1648, depicts a humble family scene that reflects the artist's interest in the dignity of rural life. The work is characterized by its naturalistic portrayal and use of light, typical of the Le Nain brothers' focus on genre scenes during the French Baroque period.
Description of the work:
"A Peasant Family," painted by Antoine Le Nain in 1648 using oil on copper, depicts a rural family gathered around a table, characterized by a somber color palette and naturalistic details that emphasize their humble lifestyle. The composition is marked by a strong use of light and shadow, creating a sense of intimacy and highlighting the textures of their clothing and the surrounding environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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