Drawing on Door

Drawing on Door captures a flirtatious encounter between a young man and woman. The peaceful setting, traditional clothing, and woman's tender skepticism impart a sentimental tone on the painting. Genre paintings that show scenes of everyday life have been a popular subject throughout history. They were especially fashionable around the time of the Industrial Revolution because they presented a romantic view of the past during a time of rapid change.

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I samme sal · Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 10B, Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Kilder

Street in Tangier, ca. 1910

Street Scene, Tangier (Crenelated Architecture), ca. 1910

Street Scene, Tangier (Man Leading Calf), ca. 1910

Study for the Young Sabot Maker, ca. 1895

Doorway (San Marco, Venice), 1891

Meditation, 1885

Fedalma, 1883-1884

Algerian Water Carrier, after 1874

Wie is onderdaniger?, 1797 - 1799

Zomer, 1713 - 1770

Lente, 1713 - 1770

Herfst, 1713 - 1770

Soldaat zittend tussen twee vrouwen in een boot met op de achtergrond twee schepen, 1877

Kunstenaar maakt een vrouw het hof, 1834

A couple drinking, 1660 - 1679

De Dood als dame, met aanbidder, 1880