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Grandmother's Treasure by Jozef Israëls

Grandmother's Treasure

Grandmother's Treasure

The Met

Artist: Jozef Israëls(Dutch, Groningen 1824–1911 Scheveningen)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 27 x 35 5/8 in. (68.6 x 90.5 cm)

Credit Line: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917

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Brief Description

Two figures, one reclining in a chair, the other reading a book in a room

Detailed Description

The grayscale image depicts an interior scene with two figures. On the left, a figure reclines in a tall, dark wooden armchair, facing slightly towards the viewer. This figure wears a light-colored cap and dark clothing, with a dark blanket draped over their lap and legs. Their hands are clasped in front of them. To the left of the chair, a window is visible, with light appearing to emanate from it, illuminating a small table with an object on it. Two slippers rest on the floor near the reclining figure's feet. To the right, another figure sits on a low stool, with their back mostly to the viewer, holding and reading a large open book in their lap. This figure wears a light-colored cap and a light-colored long-sleeved top over a dark skirt. Behind them is a large fireplace with a dark mantelpiece, on which several small, light-colored objects are arranged. The fireplace surround is decorated with numerous square tiles, each featuring a small, dark image, such as windmills and boats. The floor appears to be made of large, light-colored tiles. The primary light source appears to be the window on the left, casting the rest of the room in varying degrees of shadow.

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