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Interieur van het Tsaar Peterhuisje te Zaandam

Pierre Tetar van Elven

1851

oil

panel

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Early 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Interieur van het Tsaar Peterhuisje te Zaandam is a 1851 oil by Pierre Tetar van Elven, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Pierre Tetar van Elven
When & what style?: 1851
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts the interior of a small, dimly lit room. The walls are made of wood and feature a fireplace with a large stone surround. The room is furnished with a few pieces of furniture, including a table and chairs. The room appears to be from a historical period, possibly the 19th century, based on the style of the furniture and the clothing of the people in the painting. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you can visit the Rijksmuseum, where it is held.

About the artist

Artist

Pierre Tetar van Elven

Peter Henricus Theodorus (Pierre) Tetar Elven (30 August 1828 – 1 May 1908) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, etcher, watercolorist and panorama painter of the 19th century.

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