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Midday on a Busy City Street, 1894 (oil on canvas)
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Midday on a Busy City Street, 1894 (oil on canvas)
989980 Midday on a Busy City Street, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Tholen, Willem (1860-1931); 58.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Midday on a Busy City Street. Willem Bastiaan Tholen (1860-1931). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1894. 58.4 x 36.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22307682
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1894 20th Century Painting Active Activity Artist Dutch Background People Busy Bystander City Life Dappled Light Dappled Shade Dutch Art Dutch Artist Large Group Mid Day Midday Natural Light Neighbourhood Netherlandish Artist Noon Noontime Overlooking Physical Activity Routine Streetscene Summer Time Summertime Sunny Thoroughfare Walker Ways 19th Century European Art Ethnic Origin Stroll Strolling Tholen
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Midday on a Busy City Street, 1894
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captures the vibrant energy and bustling atmosphere of urban life in the late 19th century. Painted by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases his keen observation skills and meticulous attention to detail. The scene depicts a large group of people going about their daily activities against the backdrop of magnificent architecture. The warm natural light illuminates the street, casting dappled shades under the leafy trees overhead. Men and women can be seen walking briskly or standing as bystanders, creating a sense of constant movement and activity. Tholen's skillful brushwork brings to life every aspect of this cityscape - from the intricate details of each figure's clothing to the architectural intricacies of surrounding buildings. The composition is carefully balanced, with various elements strategically placed throughout the canvas. This painting not only serves as a snapshot into everyday life during that time period but also highlights Tholen's ability to capture human interaction within an urban environment. It invites viewers to imagine themselves strolling along this busy street, experiencing firsthand the sights and sounds that filled these city streets over a century ago. "Midday on a Busy City Street, 1894" is an exquisite example of Tholen's mastery in capturing both physical surroundings and human presence in his artwork.
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