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Le repas d huitres. The Oyster Meal. Une femme en vetements hollandais accompagnee d un chien avec un verre de vin blanc a la main discute avec un homme tenant une huitre
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Le repas d huitres. The Oyster Meal. Une femme en vetements hollandais accompagnee d un chien avec un verre de vin blanc a la main discute avec un homme tenant une huitre
FIA5341198 Le repas d huitres. The Oyster Meal. Une femme en vetements hollandais accompagnee d un chien avec un verre de vin blanc a la main discute avec un homme tenant une huitre. Un plateau d huitre est pose sur la table, derriere laquelle un homme fait couler le vin de la carafe. Peinture de Frans van Mieris le Vieux (L Ancien, 1635-1681), 1659. Art hollandais, Style baroque. Huile sur bois. Musee de l Ermitage, Saint Petersbourg. by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images
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In this 17th-century Dutch painting titled "Le repas d'huitres" or "The Oyster Meal" we are transported to a scene of elegance and everyday life. The artwork, created by Frans van Mieris the Elder in 1659, showcases the artist's mastery of capturing intricate details and vibrant colors. At the center of the composition, we see a woman dressed in traditional Dutch attire accompanied by her loyal canine companion. With a glass of white wine in hand, she engages in conversation with a man who delicately holds an oyster. Behind them rests a table adorned with an array of oysters on a platter while another gentleman pours wine from a carafe. This painting offers us insight into the bourgeois society and their refined dining habits during that era. It highlights the importance placed on food and drink as symbols of wealth and sophistication. The presence of servants further emphasizes the opulence surrounding this meal. Mieris' meticulous attention to detail is evident not only in his portrayal of human figures but also in his depiction of textures, such as the shimmering pearls within each opened oyster shell. The use of warm tones adds depth to this flemish masterpiece. Displayed at the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty and serves as a testament to Mieris' contribution to Dutch Baroque art.
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