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The enema, by Jan Anton Garemyn, oil, 1790

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Overview

The enema is a 1790 oil by Jan Anton Garemyn, a Rococo painting work, depicting Infant, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Jan Anton Garemyn
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting shows an older man holding a baby while a woman administers an enema. The man wears a brown jacket and has a balding head, while the woman is dressed in a pink top and blue skirt. The baby is naked, lying on the woman's lap. The scene is set against a plain background, with the focus on the action taking place. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Jan Anton Garemyn.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Anton Garemyn
Artist

Jan Anton Garemyn

Jan Anton Garemijn or Jan Anton Garemyn (15 April 1712, Bruges – 23 June 1799, Bruges) was a Flemish painter and engraver and draftsman.

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