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197 - 19TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL - The Man at the Reading Table Oil…
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Estimate €300 - €900
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19TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL - The Man at the Reading Table Oil on panel. Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm. Dimensions with frame: 38 x 38 cm. This work depicts a man seated at a reading table in a domestic room, a theme closely linked to the tradition of Dutch genre painting. The figure appears engrossed in reading a document or book, immersed in an atmosphere of contemplation and tranquillity that reflects Dutch artists’ interest in depicting intimate scenes of everyday life. The composition is structured around the main figure, whose reflective and silent demeanour forms the narrative centre of the work. The artist pays particular attention to the interior setting, the furniture, and the effects of light filtering into the room—characteristic features of Dutch painting inspired by the great masters of the Golden Age. The carefully distributed lighting shapes the forms and directs the viewer’s gaze towards the protagonist, whilst the palette of warm tones helps to create a sense of serenity and balance. This style of depiction evokes the compositions of artists such as Gerard Dou, Gabriel Metsu and Pieter de Hooch, who found in domestic interiors an ideal setting in which to explore intimacy and the virtues associated with study, reading and private life. During the 19th century, the rediscovery of 17th-century Dutch painting spurred the production of numerous works inspired by the classical models of the Dutch Golden Age. This painting belongs to this historicist movement, preserving the narrative refinement and introspective atmosphere that characterise the finest interior scenes. Its compact size and meticulous execution make it an attractive example of the enduring appeal of Dutch genre painting amongst European collectors. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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