Dutch bourgeoise housewife with milk pail
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Dutch bourgeoise housewife with milk pail
Dutch bourgeoise housewife with milk pail and page, 17th century, . From a painting by Gabriel Metzu. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessiss Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867
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1867 Bourgeoise Chevignard Duplessis Gabriel Georges Housewife Lechevallier Milk Pail
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled "Dutch Bourgeoise Housewife with Milk Pail and Page," is an exquisite 17th-century representation of domestic life, as depicted in the painting by Gabriel Metzu and beautifully hand-colored by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard. The lithograph, expertly produced by A. Didier, L. Flameng, and F. Laguillermie, is an essential addition to Georges Duplessis's seminal work, "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), published in Paris in 1867. The painting portrays a Dutch bourgeoise housewife, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the time, as she goes about her daily chores. She carries a large, ornate milk pail on her left hip, while her attentive page follows closely behind, holding a small stool to assist her. The housewife's voluminous, high-waisted gown is adorned with intricate lace and embroidery, reflecting her affluence and status. Her elaborate headdress, complete with a lace cap, ribbons, and a feather, further emphasizes her refined appearance. The presence of the page underscores the importance of domestic help in the lives of the wealthy, even in seemingly mundane tasks such as milk collection. The meticulous attention to detail in this image, from the textures of the fabrics to the expressions on their faces, transports us back in time to the opulent world of the Dutch bourgeoisie during the 17th century. This work of art offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of fashion and daily life during this period.
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