The Reader
Eglon van der Neer
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, Baroque elegance
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Dimensions:
15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Reader," painted by Eglon van der Neer in 1703, depicts a young woman engrossed in a book, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing intimate domestic scenes. Van der Neer, a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, often emphasized the interplay of light and shadow, which is evident in this work.
Description of the work:
"The Reader" by Eglon van der Neer, created in 1703, depicts a young woman seated in a domestic interior, absorbed in a book, with soft, natural light illuminating her figure and the surrounding space. The composition is characterized by a harmonious color palette and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of textiles and the play of light and shadow, which enhances the intimate atmosphere of the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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