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The Dutch Housewife or, The Woman Hanging a Cockerel in the Window, 1650 (oil on panel)
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The Dutch Housewife or, The Woman Hanging a Cockerel in the Window, 1650 (oil on panel)
XIR34882 The Dutch Housewife or, The Woman Hanging a Cockerel in the Window, 1650 (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 26.5x20.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Femme accrochant un coq a sa fenetre dit aussi La Menagere ou La Cuisiniere Hollandaise; ); Dutch, out of copyright
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In this 17th-century oil painting titled "The Dutch Housewife or, The Woman Hanging a Cockerel in the Window" we are transported to the quaint world of a Dutch household. Created by Gerrit or Gerard Dou, this masterpiece measures 26.5x20.5 cm and is currently housed at the Louvre in Paris, France. The scene depicts a dutiful housewife going about her daily chores with meticulous attention to detail. Standing near an open window adorned with delicate lace curtains, she delicately hangs a cockerel from its feet outside the window frame. This peculiar act adds an intriguing touch to the composition, leaving us wondering about its symbolic meaning. As we explore further into the painting's details, we notice various objects that enrich our understanding of domestic life during this period. A birdcage dangles from above while a pewter urn and copper basket rest on nearby surfaces. These elements provide insight into both practicality and aesthetic choices within Dutch households at that time. The warm glow of candlelight casts gentle shadows across the room as our focus shifts towards the woman herself - her serene expression revealing contentment amidst her daily routine. "The Dutch Housewife" offers us a glimpse into an era where simplicity met elegance and everyday tasks were elevated through artistry. It serves as a reminder of how even mundane moments can be transformed into timeless works of beauty when viewed through skilled hands like those of Gerrit or Gerard Dou.
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