Genre art of everyday life. This art is from the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jan Havicksz Steen, and Gerard Dou, as well as others. The artwork in this Gallery focuses on the art of everyday life. Nothing extraordinary or special. Just details of what it means to live life.
View of Warsaw from the Terrace of the Royal Castle, Bernardo Bellotto
called Canaletto, 1773, From the collection of: The National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows the city of Warsaw from the balcony of the Royal Castle. In the distance there are many buildings. Directly down, you can see people engaging in everyday activities. Everyday life.
Rural Scene, Jørgen V. Sonne, 1848, From the collection of: SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting is a scene of two women carrying, atop their heads, buckets of a harvested crops or milk/butter. It shows the everyday rural life of a farmer/rancher.
The Numbering at Bethlehem, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1566, From the collection of: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The Numbering at Bethlehem is a fun painting showing many different things. You can see people cooking, cleaning, playing, and even pushing wagons. Everyday life.
The Dutch Proverbs, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1559, From the collection of: Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
This piece is a bit more visual than the previous ones, as in it shows more of the darker side to everyday life. The skinning animals, digging ditches.. just hardships of an average day.
A Woman playing a Clavichord, Gerrit Dou, c.1665, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gerrit Dou created this simple piece of a women playing a simple instrument. It fits this category, not because she would play this everyday, but because she is calm and serine.
(Main View), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The messy house, the swagger of the soldiers, the young women. It all seems still and calm. There is no extravagance in this house. You can see the items they use everyday. Normal life.
The Merry Family, Jan Havicksz Steen, 1668, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
This "Merry Family" is so joyous and happy! They're singing and playing. It doesn't seem to be a special occasion, just a normal day for this family. It's messy, yet its organized in their own way.
Easy come, easy go, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1661, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Easy-going and laid back. At the table, they're talking and smiling, and in the back room, a more intense conversation. The little boy seems so calm. It's all so relaxing. An everyday scene.
The Village Wedding, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1653, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
This wedding seems odd. A groom coming down to greet the bride, being scolded by the people around. People do this all the time. Its not caring what anyone else thinks, to be with the one you love.
A Young Woman at her Toilet, Gerard Dou, 1667, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
In the painting, Gerard Dou drew a woman at her toilet getting dressed up. She is simply getting ready. That's it. Beautiful. An everyday task for a women.
Maid at the Window, Gerard Dou, circa 1660, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
"Maid at the Window" shows a young lady pouring water out of a vase, out the window. Just doing chores needed everyday. Simple and serene.
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