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The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel)
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The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel)
989430 The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel) by Schendel, Petrus van (1806-70); 87.6x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book Fair. Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1852. 87.6 x 119.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright
Media ID 23304108
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1850s 1852 Artist Belgian Belgian Art Belgian Artist Buying Continental Pictures Darkness Foggy Lamplight Large Group Lit Lamp Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Mist Misty Nocturnal Purchase Selling Thoroughfare Town Square Trading Trek 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Ethnic Origin Oil On Panel
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The Book Fair, 1852
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is a captivating oil painting by Belgian artist Petrus van Schendel. This atmospheric artwork, measuring 87.6x119.4 cm, beautifully captures the essence of a bustling book fair set in a town square during the mid-19th century. The scene depicted in this painting is illuminated by lamplight and shrouded in mist, creating an enchanting nocturnal ambiance. A large group of people can be seen gathered around various stalls, engrossed in buying and selling books. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he portrays men and women from different walks of life engaging in commerce. Van Schendel skillfully uses light and shadow to create depth within the composition, emphasizing the architectural features of the surrounding buildings. The foggy weather adds an ethereal quality to the scene while also hinting at the time period when this artwork was created. "The Book Fair, 1852" invites viewers into a world where literature takes center stage amidst a lively market atmosphere. It serves as both a historical document capturing European trade practices during that era and an exquisite example of Van Schendel's talent for capturing mood through his masterful brushwork. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of this remarkable piece by one of Belgium's most renowned artists - Petrus van Schendel
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