19th-century Flemish School – *the Kitchen*, After David Teniers The Younger

A beautiful oil on canvas depicting a lively kitchen interior, based on a work by David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690).

The composition features several figures in a rustic interior: in the foreground, a man dressed in red sits by the hearth, cleaning mussels, while a woman busies herself in the kitchen in the background.

The scene is particularly rich in detail: numerous terracotta pots, a cauldron, utensils, a basket of fruits and vegetables, cauliflower, squash, and other vegetables arranged in the foreground. This abundance of decorative elements lends the composition great charm and depth.

A work from the 19th-century Flemish school, executed in the tradition of 17th-century genre scenes after David Teniers the Younger.

Oil on antique canvas, with a beautiful network of age-related crackle and a distinct textural quality. Presented in a gilded frame.

An old label from the Parisian gallery Vandevoorde, 22 rue Vignon, Paris, is visible on the back of the frame.

Dimensions

Canvas: 32 × 45 cm
With frame: 45 × 58 cm

Period

First half of the 19th century

School

Flemish School, after / in the style of David Teniers the Younger

Condition

Good overall condition considering its age. Old craquelure and minor signs of wear are visible.