Peasant in an outhouse
1650
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
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Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh
Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh (1610–1670) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Peasant in an outhouse is a 1650 oil by Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting in a dimly lit outhouse. He's wearing a red cap, a black shirt, and brown pants. The man is holding a pipe to his mouth with both hands. The room is cluttered with various items, including a large barrel, a bucket, and a broom. The walls are made of rough-hewn wood, and the floor is covered in dirt. The overall atmosphere is one of rustic simplicity. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh (1610–1670) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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