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De Pottenmakersstraat in Brugge, by Antoon Joostens, oil, 1820

De Pottenmakersstraat in Brugge

Antoon Joostens

1820

oil

canvas

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

De Pottenmakersstraat in Brugge is a 1820 oil by Antoon Joostens, depicting Bruges, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Antoon Joostens
When & what style?
1820
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a quaint, old-fashioned street scene in Bruges. The street is lined with old buildings, some of which appear to be in disrepair. The sky above is cloudy and grey, adding to the somber mood of the scene. In the foreground, people are going about their daily business, giving a sense of everyday life in the city. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic image. The attention to detail in this painting makes it feel like you're right there in the street. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the work of artist Antoon Joostens.

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