Genre

Genre Scene

Tavern interior with dancing peasants,, Richard Brakenburgh

The genre scene paints ordinary life as its own subject: the tavern, the kitchen, the market, the card game. The Dutch and Flemish raised it to a high art in the 1600s, finding in the unremarkable hour, a woman pouring milk or a man at his accounts, a quiet dignity worth a frame.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Genre Scene?

Genre Scene is a motif in painting. The genre scene paints ordinary life as its own subject: the tavern, the kitchen, the market, the card game.

How many Genre Scene works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 118 public-domain Genre Scene works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Genre Scene artists?

Key Genre Scene artists in the collection include Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and Jean François Millet.