Die Geflugelverkauferin.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gabriel Metsu's Die Geflugelverkauferin. into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Gabriel Metsu's Die Geflügelverkäuferin ("The Poultry Seller") is a captivating 17th-century genre painting that epitomizes Dutch Golden Age artistry. The scene depicts a bustling market interaction between a young woman selling poultry and an intrigued male customer, their dynamic rendered with exquisite attention to textile details—from the vendor’s glistening satin sleeves to the rooster’s lifelike plumage. Warm amber tones bathe the composition, while Metsu’s masterful chiaroscuro lends depth to the entwined figures and their symbolic exchange (the bird often representing courtship). Painted c. 1662, this work showcases Metsu’s transition from biblical themes to intimate urban narratives, rivalling contemporaries like Vermeer in psychological nuance. Today, it resides in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum as a prized example of how Dutch genre paintings elevated mundane moments into poetic social commentaries.
For interiors, Die Geflügelverkäuferin would enrich traditional or transitional spaces with its Old World charm. Consider pairing it with rich, earthy wall colors—deep ochre or Prussian blue—to amplify its golden undertones, while gilt-framed mirrors could echo its Baroque opulence. A medium-sized reproduction (around 24”x30”) would command attention above a walnut sideboard or in a dining nook, harmonizing with antique brass fixtures and Delftware. In home offices, it inspires sophistication alongside leather-bound books and burgundy accents; for galleries, cluster it with smaller Dutch still lifes to create narrative cohesion. The painting’s warm palette and bustling energy make it ideal for spaces craving historical gravitas without solemnity—a testament to Metsu’s genius for blending commerce with artistry.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
