A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog

Adriaen Brouwer

Created:
Movement:
1627
Baroque
key Notes:
Genre Scene, Everyday Life
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Dimensions:
Oval 7 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.1 x 13.7 cm); set in rectangular panel 8 x 6 1/4 in. (20.3 x 15.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
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A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog by Adriaen Brouwer

Adriaen Brouwer (1605/1606–1638) was a Flemish painter known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life with a keen sense of realism and psychological insight. Created in 1627, A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies Brouwer's ability to capture everyday moments with vivid detail and expressive characterizations.

The painting reflects Brouwer's interest in the lives of common people, a theme prevalent in his work, which often portrayed the raw and unidealized aspects of rural existence. His technique and subject matter influenced later artists, including Rembrandt and the Le Nain brothers, contributing to the development of genre painting in the 17th century.

Brouwer's work is noted for its dynamic compositions and the use of chiaroscuro, which adds depth and drama to his scenes. Despite his relatively short life, Brouwer's paintings left a lasting impact on the art world, highlighting the significance of everyday life as a worthy subject of artistic exploration.

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A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog by Adriaen Brouwer

Created in 1627, Adriaen Brouwer's "A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog" is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the artist's focus on genre scenes depicting everyday life. The work is characterized by its detailed portrayal of rustic subjects and the use of earthy tones, typical of Brouwer's style during the Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Peasant Woman Picking Fleas off a Dog