Artwork
Peasant Filling a Glass
Peasant Filling a Glass is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Cornelis Dusart. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Peasant Filling a Glass is a 1689 drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Dusart, executed in pen, black ink, and watercolor on laid paper. The work depicts a peasant in vibrant attire engaged in a mundane task.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a peasant dressed in distinctive, colorful clothing, is shown pouring liquid into a glass from a shoulder-mounted jug. The scene embodies the Dutch Golden Age's emphasis on everyday life, offering a glimpse into the ordinary.
Technique & Style
Dusart's use of pen, black ink, and watercolor on laid paper characterizes the drawing's technical approach. The meticulous rendering of the peasant's attire and the overall composition reflect Dusart's training under Adriaen van Ostade, continuing his mentor's genre scene traditions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1689, the drawing is part of Dusart's oeuvre following his admission to the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1679. While specific provenance details are not provided, the work aligns with Dusart's known output from his time in Haarlem.
Context
Peasant Filling a Glass situates itself within the broader Dutch Golden Age artistic movement, which valued depictions of everyday life. Dusart's work, influenced by van Ostade, contributes to this tradition with its focus on a peasant's simple, daily action.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Dusart (April 24, 1660 – October 1, 1704) was a Dutch genre painter, drawer (artists), and printmaker.
