Domestic Scene
The Met
Artist: German Painter(ca. 1775–80)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 14 7/8 in. (45.7 x 37.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Edward Fowles, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three elaborately dressed figures and a sleeping dog in a richly decorated interior
Detailed Description
The painting depicts an interior scene with three elaborately dressed figures and a dog. The room is lit by a tall window on the left, covered by a light-colored curtain. In the foreground, a woman sits on the left, facing right, wearing a voluminous red gown with white lace trim and gold embroidery. Her hair is styled high with white plumes. She holds a fan in her left hand. At her feet, a small white dog with brown patches sleeps on a red cushion. To her left, a small, dark wooden table holds a bust sculpture and other small objects. In the center background, a doorway leads to another room where a figure is seated at a desk, appearing to draw, with several sculptures visible. Above the doorway, a large rectangular relief sculpture depicts multiple figures, including a seated woman and several winged figures. The wall to the right of the doorway is covered in green and white striped wallpaper with a floral pattern. On the right side of the room, a man sits in a chair, facing left, reading a book. He wears a long, patterned robe in shades of green, gold, and red, over white stockings and dark breeches. His hair is powdered white. Next to him, a tall, dark wooden cabinet with multiple drawers and shelves holds books, papers, and decorative objects, including a large white urn with sculpted details. Standing between the seated woman and man, a second woman faces the man, holding a small object. She wears a light-colored, possibly white or cream, patterned gown and a wide, flat hat adorned with ribbons and a small scene. The floor is a light brown wood.
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