Postcard : The Waiting Room, 1857 (oil on canvas)
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The Waiting Room, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XKH234253 The Waiting Room, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Hermann (1812-74); 43x63.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright
Media ID 12742289
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Anteroom Attendant Bench Bored Servants Visiting Visitors Waiting Ante Chamber
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this oil on canvas painting titled "The Waiting Room" created by German artist Hermann Dyck in 1857, we are transported to a scene of anticipation and boredom. The composition depicts an elegant anteroom filled with visitors patiently seated on a long bench, awaiting their turn or appointment. Both male and female figures can be seen, each displaying varying degrees of restlessness and disinterest. Dyck's attention to detail is evident in the meticulous rendering of the room's interior, capturing the opulence and grandeur expected in such spaces during that era. The warm color palette adds to the sense of timelessness, while also emphasizing the somber atmosphere permeating throughout. The presence of servants attending to their duties further enhances the social hierarchy within this waiting room setting. Their stoic expressions suggest a detachment from the mundane proceedings taking place around them. "The Waiting Room" serves as a poignant reminder of our shared experiences when confronted with moments of idle waiting. It invites us to reflect upon our own encounters with anticipation and impatience, prompting us to consider how these emotions shape our perception of time. Displayed at Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its ability to evoke feelings that transcend time and space. As we gaze upon it today, we find ourselves drawn into an intimate glimpse into history – one that reminds us that even amidst stillness and monotony, there is beauty worth appreciating.
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