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Interior of a Kitchen by Willem Kalf

Interior of a Kitchen

Interior of a Kitchen

The Met

Artist: Willem Kalf(Dutch, Rotterdam 1619–1693 Amsterdam)

Date: ca. 1642–44

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26.7 x 31.8 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, 1871

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Brief Description

A dimly lit interior shows a woman preparing vegetables, with a pumpkin and greens on the floor

Detailed Description

A dimly lit, rustic interior scene, likely a kitchen or a humble dwelling, features a woman seated in the center-right. She faces slightly left, her head covered with a light-colored cloth, and wears dark clothing. She holds a reddish-brown bowl in her lap, appearing to be preparing food. To her immediate left is a wooden bench or table, on which a light-colored bowl filled with what appears to be peeled vegetables or potatoes rests. On the floor in the foreground, a variety of vegetables are arranged. A large, round orange pumpkin sits prominently to the left of the woman's feet. To its right is a large bundle of long, slender green leafy vegetables, possibly leeks or asparagus, tied together. Further to the right, two lighter green, elongated vegetables, resembling cucumbers or gourds, lie on the floor. A broken piece of an orange object is also visible near the pumpkin. In the darker background to the left, a faint, indistinct figure is visible, possibly seated or bent over, near a large, light-colored sack or pile of cloth. The background behind the central woman features a dark, recessed area, possibly a fireplace or hearth, with a round, reflective object hanging on the wall above it. The overall color palette is dominated by deep browns, dark greens, and muted oranges, with highlights on the woman's face, her head covering, and the foreground vegetables. The light source appears to be from the right, casting the scene in a soft, low glow.

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