Dutch school (XIX) - The Butcher

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The Butcher, an 18th‑century oil painting by Dutch school, origin Netherlands, 42 cm high and 34 cm wide, depicting a day scene, not signed and in fair condition.

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An interesting painting with a subject that was common in the daily life for ages: The slaugthering of the fattened pig in autumn. The pig is fixed with a rope to a ladder, is slaughtered and cut open. The blood is dripping in an earthenwork bowl. The lad who has done the job relaxes and smokes from a Gouda pipe. His assistant has apparently fainted and lies on the floor. On the wall hangs a slaughtered duck and the butchers knife. This charming scene of the daily life must have been painted in the 18th century by a Dutch artist. The work is relined, has no frame and would benefit from further restauration.

An interesting painting with a subject that was common in the daily life for ages: The slaugthering of the fattened pig in autumn. The pig is fixed with a rope to a ladder, is slaughtered and cut open. The blood is dripping in an earthenwork bowl. The lad who has done the job relaxes and smokes from a Gouda pipe. His assistant has apparently fainted and lies on the floor. On the wall hangs a slaughtered duck and the butchers knife. This charming scene of the daily life must have been painted in the 18th century by a Dutch artist. The work is relined, has no frame and would benefit from further restauration.

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Artist
Dutch school (XIX)
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
The Butcher
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Fair condition
Height
42 cm
Width
34 cm
Depiction/Theme
Day scene
Style
Baroque
Period
18th century
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