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The market stall, by Willem van Mieris, oil, 1730

The market stall

Willem van Mieris

1730

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The market stall is a 1730 oil by Willem van Mieris, a Rococo painting work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Willem van Mieris
When & what style?
1730 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting at a table, surrounded by baskets of food. She is wearing a pink dress and has a white apron on. In front of her is a large basket of fish, and to her right is a basket of fruit. The woman is reaching out to touch a basket of grapes. The scene is set in a dark room with a brick wall behind the table. There are some green leaves hanging from the wall, and a few baskets and other objects are scattered around the room. The artist of this painting is Willem van Mieris.

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