Artwork

Küchenstillleben mit geldzählender weiblicher Figur und Papagei

Küchenstillleben mit geldzählender weiblicher Figur und Papagei, by Peter Jacob Horemans, unspecified, 1760
Küchenstillleben mit geldzählender weiblicher Figur und Papagei, by Peter Jacob Horemans, unspecified, 1760

Küchenstillleben mit geldzählender weiblicher Figur und Papagei is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Peter Jacob Horemans. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Küchenstillleben mit geldzählender weiblicher Figur und Papagei is a 1760 painting by Peter Jacob Horemans, a Rococo artist known for genre scenes and still lifes. The work depicts a kitchen interior scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a contemplative woman, dressed in a white headscarf and light-colored dress, sitting at a cluttered table with a parrot nearby. She appears lost in thought, surrounded by everyday objects, including food, bottles, and a mirror.

Technique & Style

Horemans' style is characterized by attention to domestic detail and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The still life elements on the table add to the cozy feel of the scene, reflecting the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

History & Provenance

Horemans trained in Antwerp and later worked as a court painter in Germany, creating works for aristocratic and private patrons. The painting dates to 1760, a period when Horemans was active in his career.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Peter Jacob Horemans

Artist

Peter Jacob Horemans

Peter Jacob Horemans or Peter Jakob Horemans (25 October 1700 – 3 August 1776) was a Flemish painter of genre scenes, portraits, conversation pieces, still lives and city views.