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De oude beursplaats in Brugge, by Jean Van de Putte, oil, 1865

De oude beursplaats in Brugge

Jean Van de Putte

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

De oude beursplaats in Brugge is a 1865 oil by Jean Van de Putte, a Realism work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Jean Van de Putte
When & what style?
1865 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting shows a street scene with a large, cream-colored building at its center. The building has a gable roof and several windows, and it appears to be a shop or store of some kind. People are milling about in front of the building, and there are several other buildings visible in the background. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of quiet, everyday life. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.

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