The Grote Zavel (Grand Sablon), Brussels
1875
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1875
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see a busy square in Brussels, packed with market stalls and people in old-fashioned clothes. The buildings loom in the background, their windows tiny and dark. This painting was made in 1875, but the artist’s name is lost. It’s rare to find such a clear, everyday scene from this time—most paintings then were grand or fancy. Here, the focus is on ordinary life, with no heroes or drama. To see more city scenes like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
