Dutch School, The Wedding Arranger Industrial particularly where the paint is

particularly where the paint is thickest

We love the contrast between the laid back brushwork of the trees and the tighter architectural style of the buildings

000 achieved for ‘Haymaking’ at Sotheby’s in 2004

Medium: Etching on paperOverall size: 14” x 16” / 36cm x 40cmYear of creation: 1894Provenance: GermanyCondition: A little foxing but otherwise very good

Dutch School, The Wedding Arranger Industrial particularly where the paint isThis charming early 19th century interior scene depicts a Dutch wedding in the 17th century. Its a whimsical look back into a time gone by. Here we see a young lady dressed in the appropriate attire taking the hand of an older gentleman. The room is sparsely decorated aside from two artworks a landscape and a religious piece. The scene is abundant with symbolism that warrants further exploration. Note, for example, the chap in the red cloak disguising