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Woman Eating Cats Breakfast Woman meal cats breakfast
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Woman Eating Cats Breakfast Woman meal cats breakfast
Woman Eating, Known as The Cats Breakfast Woman at the meal, known as The cats breakfast, A sitting woman eats a herring with bread, a cat jumping up against her gets the bone the fish. Performance known as The cats breakfast. On the left a water pump, in the foreground a barrel with a dead chicken, on the right a vase with flowers on a table, breakfast, cat (feeding animal), fishes, flowers in a vase, Gabriel Metsu, c. 1661 - c. 1664, panel, oil paint (paint), h 34 cm × w 27 cm d 6 cm
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Media ID 19561334
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1661 1664 Barrel Bone Bread Breakfast Fish Fishes Foreground Gabriel Metsu Herring Meal Performance Table Vase Water Pump Oil Paint
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The captivating print titled "Woman Eating, Known as The Cats Breakfast Woman at the meal" captures a moment of intrigue and domesticity. In this scene, we see a woman seated at a table, engrossed in her breakfast. She delicately consumes a herring with bread, savoring each bite. However, her peaceful meal is interrupted by an unexpected visitor - a mischievous cat leaping up to snatch the bone from the fish. This performance piece known as "The Cats Breakfast" is brought to life by Gabriel Metsu's artistic genius. The composition is rich with details that add depth and context to the narrative. On the left side of the image stands a water pump, symbolizing everyday chores and household duties. In the foreground lies a barrel containing a lifeless chicken, perhaps signifying mortality or reminding us of our connection to nature. A vase filled with vibrant flowers adorns the table on which breakfast is served, adding color and beauty to this ordinary moment. It serves as a reminder that even amidst mundane routines, there can be moments of joy and aesthetic pleasure. Gabriel Metsu's masterful use of oil paint brings this snapshot from daily life in 17th-century Holland into vivid focus. With dimensions measuring 34 cm in height, 27 cm in width, and 6 cm in depth on panel canvas; every brushstroke exudes skillful craftsmanship. This print from Liszt Collection offers viewers an intimate glimpse into history while celebrating artistry through
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