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Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street, 1630 (oil on panel)
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Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street, 1630 (oil on panel)
659308 Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street, 1630 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 56x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street. Pieter Brueghel, the Younger (1564-1638). Oil on panel. Dated 1630. 56 x 75cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22612010
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082012upload 1630 1630s Abuse Active Alcoholic Artist Flemish Barrel Bruegel Brueghel Catering Facility Container Destitute Diminishing Perspective Drinker Drunk Drunken Drunkeness Early Seventeenth Century Flemish Artist Freetime Hardship Human Role Large Group Leisurely Merrymaking Noise Noisy Old Master Drawings Old Master Paintings Opressed Perspective Physical Activity Pieter Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel Ii Pieter Bruegel The Younger Pieter Brueghel Pieter Brueghel Ii Pieter Brueghel The Younger Pieter Ii Receding View Recreational Revelry Rowdy Shouting Social Issues Third Class Thoroughfare Working Class Early 17th Century Ethnic Origin Northern Renaissance Oil On Panel Swan Inn
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This print captures a lively scene of peasants merrymaking outside the Swan Inn in a quaint village street. Painted by Pieter Brueghel the Younger in 1630, this oil on panel artwork measures 56x75 cm and is part of a private collection. The painting depicts an outdoor gathering during the early seventeenth century, showcasing a large group of people engaged in various activities. The artist skillfully portrays the vibrant atmosphere with meticulous attention to detail. From the bustling crowd to the architectural elements of the building exterior, every aspect comes alive through Brueghel's brushstrokes. The composition showcases men and women indulging in leisurely pursuits, with some enjoying drinks from barrels while others engage in animated conversations. Despite their destitute circumstances, these peasants find solace and joy amidst their poverty. This painting offers us a glimpse into their world, highlighting both social issues and recreational moments that were characteristic of that era. Brueghel's mastery lies not only in his ability to capture human action but also in his use of perspective. The receding view adds depth to the scene while emphasizing the noisy ambiance created by this boisterous gathering. Overall, this remarkable piece exemplifies Brueghel's talent as a Flemish artist and provides us with an intriguing window into seventeenth-century peasant life.
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