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Still-life: The Kitchen Table, by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, oil, 1733

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Still-life: The Kitchen Table is a 1733 oil by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
When & what style?
1733 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a still life of a kitchen table. On the table, there's a brown pot with a black handle, a white cloth with three eggs on it, and a piece of red meat. In the background, there's a dark wall. The painting is done in a way that makes the objects look very real. The light and shadows are very detailed, which makes the scene feel cozy and inviting. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and whites, which adds to the warm atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
Artist

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin

Jean Siméon Chardin (French: ; November 2, 1699 – December 6, 1779) was an 18th-century French painter.

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