Fishmonger and Maid at a Door (1789 – 1799)
Abraham Van Strij1789 – 1799 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1753)
Specifications
- Year
- 1789 – 1799
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1753–1753
About the artwork
"Fishmonger and Maid at a Door" (1789 – 1799) is a work by Abraham Van Strij. Historical background, 1789 – 1799: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. Background on Figurative: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Fishmonger and Maid at a Door" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1753–1753
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