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Party, by Pieter de Hooch, oil, 1675

Party

Pieter de Hooch

1675

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Party is a 1675 oil by Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Pieter de Hooch
When & what style?
1675 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a group of people are gathered in a room, surrounded by dark walls and a large window on the left. The room is dimly lit, with a few sources of light casting shadows on the walls. The people in the room are dressed in formal attire, with the women wearing long dresses and the men wearing suits and hats. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with some of them holding glasses or other objects. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication, with the dark colors and formal attire creating a sense of refinement and culture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Pieter de Hooch.

About the artist

Portrait of Pieter de Hooch
Artist

Pieter de Hooch

Pieter Hendricksz. de Hooch (Dutch: ; also spelled Hoogh or Hooghe; bapt. 20 December 1629 – after 1683), was a Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his genre works of quiet domestic scenes with an open doorway. He was a…

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