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Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze)
2973597 Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze)
by Wijk, Charles Henri Marie van (1875-1917); height: 39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oude Vrouw haar Linnen Verstellende.
The bronze depicts an old woman of Katwijk, seated on a wooden and thrush chair, with
her feet firmly planted on a foot warmer.); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23474386
© Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York / Bridgeman Images
Chore Chores Domestic Work Household Chore Household Chores Housekeeping Mending Needlework Repairing Sewing
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring timeless beauty into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring Old Woman Mending her Linen by Charles Henri Marie van Wijk. This exquisite fine art print showcases the Old Woman in a moment of quiet contemplation as she mends her linen, captured in intricate detail in this bronze sculpture. Add an air of sophistication and charm to any room with this stunning representation of the human experience from the Fine Art Finder collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 54.4cm (16.5" x 21.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This bronze sculpture titled "Old Woman Mending her Linen" by Charles Henri Marie van Wijk transports us to a simpler time, capturing the essence of domestic life in early 20th century Katwijk. The artist skillfully portrays an elderly woman engrossed in her needlework, seated on a worn wooden chair with a thrush cushion. Her weathered hands delicately mend the linen fabric, showcasing her expertise and dedication to this timeless craft. The composition is enriched by small details that add depth and authenticity to the scene. We notice how firmly she plants her feet on a foot warmer, ensuring comfort during long hours of work. This intimate portrayal highlights the importance of everyday chores and household tasks carried out by women throughout history. Van Wijk's attention to detail is remarkable; every fold in the fabric and wrinkle on the old woman's face tells a story of resilience and wisdom gained through years of experience. The sculpture invites viewers to reflect upon their own connection with domesticity and appreciate these often overlooked moments that shape our lives. Displayed proudly at eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts in New York, this exquisite artwork serves as a reminder of the beauty found within ordinary routines. It captures not only the physical act of mending but also embodies themes such as female empowerment, craftsmanship, and familial love passed down from generation to generation.
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