Artwork
The Singer
The Singer is a print by the Baroque artist Adriaen van Ostade. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.664
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Singer is a print by Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch artist active during the 17th century. Created circa 1653, it is a representative work of his oeuvre.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three figures in a dimly lit, cluttered space. A woman writes at a table, another looks on, and a man stands nearby, holding a glass. The scene conveys a sense of everyday life, capturing the subjects' expressions and interactions.
Technique & Style
Van Ostade employed rapid, expressive lines to render the scene, imbuing it with a sense of vitality. The sketchy style effectively conveys the characters' emotions, particularly the man's amusement.
History & Provenance
The Singer is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. As a work from the Dutch Golden Age, it reflects the artistic trends of that period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.
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