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Genre Painting Collection

Genre painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to depict scenes from everyday life, providing us with glimpses into different eras and cultures

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873

Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873
DEGAS: ABSINTHE, 1873. Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: MANET: FOLIES-BERGERES. The Bar at Folies-Bergeres. Oil on canvas by Edouard Manet, 1881-82

MANET: FOLIES-BERGERES. The Bar at Folies-Bergeres. Oil on canvas by Edouard Manet, 1881-82

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900

Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900
COURT BALL AT THE HOFBURG. Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900. Emperor Francis Joseph is on the far right

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: VERMEER: GUITAR PLAYER. By Johannes Vermeer

VERMEER: GUITAR PLAYER. By Johannes Vermeer

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850
MEXICO: KITCHEN, c1850. Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: VAN GOGH: NIGHT CAFE, 1888. Vincent Van Gogh: The Night Cafe. Oil on canvas, 1888

VAN GOGH: NIGHT CAFE, 1888. Vincent Van Gogh: The Night Cafe. Oil on canvas, 1888

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: John Greenwood: (American) Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam. Oil on bed ticking, c1758

John Greenwood: (American) Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam. Oil on bed ticking, c1758
GREENWOOD: SEA CAPTAINS. John Greenwood: (American) Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam. Oil on bed ticking, c1758

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: CASSATT: MOTHER SEWING. Young Mother Sewing. Oil on canvas, 1902, by Mary Cassatt

CASSATT: MOTHER SEWING. Young Mother Sewing. Oil on canvas, 1902, by Mary Cassatt

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: HOMER: COUNTRY SCHOOL. Oil on canvas by by Winslow Homer, 1871

HOMER: COUNTRY SCHOOL. Oil on canvas by by Winslow Homer, 1871

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Beach Crescent and Broughty Castle, c. 1835 (oil on canvas)

Beach Crescent and Broughty Castle, c. 1835 (oil on canvas)
6200240 Beach Crescent and Broughty Castle, c.1835 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Alexander (19th century); 48.3x81.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: CLIFTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The cloakroom of the Clifton Assembly Rooms during a ball, Bath, England

CLIFTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The cloakroom of the Clifton Assembly Rooms during a ball, Bath, England. Oil painting by Rolina Sharples, 1818

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)

Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)
8712002 Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Adriaen van Ostade).

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Girl washing clothes in a courtyard in Zwolle, after 1653 (oil on canvas)

Girl washing clothes in a courtyard in Zwolle, after 1653 (oil on canvas)
8712000 Girl washing clothes in a courtyard in Zwolle, after 1653 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Pieter de Hooch)

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas)

Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas)
8711999 Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Haeften, Nicolas Walraven van (1663-1715); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Nicolas Walraven van Haeften).

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: A Roman street scene, 1833 (oil on canvas)

A Roman street scene, 1833 (oil on canvas)
8715383 A Roman street scene, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Kuchler, Albert (1803-86); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Albert Kuchler).

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)

The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)
8712003 The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By David Teniers).

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Dutch Ships at Anchor off a Fortified Scandinavian Town, 1625 (oil on panel)

Dutch Ships at Anchor off a Fortified Scandinavian Town, 1625 (oil on panel)
8812153 Dutch Ships at Anchor off a Fortified Scandinavian Town, 1625 (oil on panel) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 63.5 x 101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Mussel Fishing, 1622 (oil on canvas)

Mussel Fishing, 1622 (oil on canvas)
8812150 Mussel Fishing, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Porcellis, Jan (1584-1632); 36.3 x 60.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: By Jan Porcellis); © National Maritime Museum

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Genre painting of two young satyrs with grapes and a dog from the house complex at Regio VI

Genre painting of two young satyrs with grapes and a dog from the house complex at Regio VI, Insula XIV, 28 to 32
FLO4687064 Genre painting of two young satyrs with grapes and a dog from the house complex at Regio VI, Insula XIV, 28 to 32, near the new fullonica (fuller's shop)

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Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Gloppe pastry shop, 1889 (Oil on canvas)

Gloppe pastry shop, 1889 (Oil on canvas)
7425539 Gloppe pastry shop, 1889 (Oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 53x68.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Jean Beraud); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Races at Longchamp, 1886 (Oil on canvas)

Races at Longchamp, 1886 (Oil on canvas)
7425538 Races at Longchamp, 1886 (Oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 38x55 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Jean Beraud); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The return from the festival, 1887 (Oil on canvas)

The return from the festival, 1887 (Oil on canvas)
7425531 The return from the festival, 1887 (Oil on canvas) by Bianchi, Mose (1840-1904); 47.7x74 cm; Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Villa Reale, Milan

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Queens Shilling (oil on panel)

The Queens Shilling (oil on panel)
3822328 The Queens Shilling (oil on panel) by Henderson, W.S.P. (fl.1836-74); 50.5x68 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: The term the Kings Shilling)

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Suitor, 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Suitor, 1876 (oil on canvas)
CH19532 The Suitor, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Rent Day, 19th century (engraving)

The Rent Day, 19th century (engraving)
6200074 The Rent Day, 19th century (engraving) by Raimbach, Abraham (1776-1843); 42x61 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: After David Wilkie (1785-1841).); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: In Crail, 19th century (oil on board)

In Crail, 19th century (oil on board)
6199010 In Crail, 19th century (oil on board) by Milne, Joseph (1857-1911); 29.9x22.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Interior - The Artists Studio (oil on canvas)

Interior - The Artists Studio (oil on canvas)
6199733 Interior - The Artists Studio (oil on canvas) by Bell, Henry Jobson (1864-1926); 92.1x71.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Strathmartines Lodging, The Vault, Dundee, 1886 (w / c)

Strathmartines Lodging, The Vault, Dundee, 1886 (w / c)
6200210 Strathmartines Lodging, The Vault, Dundee, 1886 (w/c) by Small, David (1846-1927); 33x22.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving)

Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving)
6200075 Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving) by Raimbach, Abraham (1776-1843); 42.4x56.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Italian Landscape (or Labourer Lunching), 18th century (oil on canvas)

Italian Landscape (or Labourer Lunching), 18th century (oil on canvas)
6199724 Italian Landscape (or Labourer Lunching), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz (1620-83) (follower of); 72.1x100.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Crossing the Burn, 1890 (w / c)

Crossing the Burn, 1890 (w / c)
6198093 Crossing the Burn, 1890 (w/c) by Brown, James Michael (1843-1947); 55.9x36.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Sailor Musician, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Sailor Musician, 1873 (oil on canvas)
3822399 The Sailor Musician, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 87.5x113 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Cottage Interior, 1868 (oil on canvas)

Cottage Interior, 1868 (oil on canvas)
BAL11017 Cottage Interior, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy)

Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy)
5974600 Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy) : donner a boire aux assoiffes (To give drink to the thirsty) (ec flam) apres 1625 by Wael

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Man Goeth Forth To His Labours, 1859 (oil on canvas)

Man Goeth Forth To His Labours, 1859 (oil on canvas)
3822499 Man Goeth Forth To His Labours, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, Philip Hermogenes (1833-98); 76.2x87 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: An Anglo-Japanese Alliance, 1903 (oil on canvas)

An Anglo-Japanese Alliance, 1903 (oil on canvas)
3822383 An Anglo-Japanese Alliance, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); 41x31 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The New Scholar, A School, 19th century (oil on canvas)

The New Scholar, A School, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6200884 The New Scholar, A School, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Phillip, John (1817-67); 17.2x29.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Winding Wool (w / c)

Winding Wool (w / c)
6200180 Winding Wool (w/c) by Steffelaar, Nico (1852-1918); 35.6x24.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: A Frugal Meal (w / c)

A Frugal Meal (w / c)
6199879 A Frugal Meal (w/c) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); 51.4x41.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Mid-day Meal, 19th century (w / c)

The Mid-day Meal, 19th century (w / c)
6199872 The Mid-day Meal, 19th century (w/c) by Artz, David Adolph Constant (1837-90); 47x65.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: The Toilet, 19th century (w / c)

The Toilet, 19th century (w / c)
6198951 The Toilet, 19th century (w/c) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 10.5x12.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198161 Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Cameron, Hugh (1835-1918); 19.1x37.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Crossing the Bridge, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Crossing the Bridge, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198155 Crossing the Bridge, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Cameron, Hugh (1835-1918); 48.3x33 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageGenre Painting Collection: Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board)

Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board)
6198089 Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38) (attr.to); 8.5x6.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee



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Genre painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to depict scenes from everyday life, providing us with glimpses into different eras and cultures. Edgar Degas' "At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker" portrays a solitary figure lost in contemplation, capturing the essence of 19th-century Parisian cafe culture. Edouard Manet's "Folies-Bergeres: The Bar at Folies-Bergeres" transports us to a bustling bar scene in late 19th-century France, where we can almost hear the lively conversations and clinking glasses. Johannes Vermeer's "Guitar Player" invites us into a serene moment as we witness the skillful strumming of an instrument. Moving across continents and time periods, an unknown artist takes us inside a Mexican kitchen in the mid-19th century, showcasing two women diligently working amidst vibrant colors and traditional attire. Vincent Van Gogh's iconic "Night Cafe" immerses us in his emotional interpretation of a dimly lit establishment filled with haunting figures. John Greenwood's "Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam" captures rowdy sailors reveling on bed ticking canvas, offering insight into maritime culture during colonial America. Wilhelm Gause's watercolor masterpiece depicts Emperor Francis Joseph attending a public ballroom dance at Vienna's Imperial Palace, giving us a glimpse into aristocratic society at the turn of the 20th century. Mary Cassatt's tender portrayal of motherhood comes alive in her oil painting "Mother Sewing, " evoking warmth and intimacy between parent and child. Meanwhile, Beach Crescent and Broughty Castle by an unknown artist showcases picturesque coastal scenery from around 1835. The Clifton Assembly Rooms cloakroom during a ball in Bath provides an intriguing snapshot of British high society gatherings during this era. Winslow Homer’s “Country School” transports viewers back to rural America in 1871, capturing the innocence and simplicity of a bygone era.