Market Woman With Vegetables
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gabriel Metsu's Market Woman With Vegetables 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 Market Woman with Vegetables (c.1661-62) is a captivating glimpse into 17th-century Dutch domestic life. Rendered with delicate realism characteristic of the Golden Age, the painting depicts a young vendor surrounded by vibrant produce—glistening cabbages, plump pumpkins, and earthy root vegetables—their textures almost palpable under Metsu's masterful brushwork. The warm ochres and deep greens create a harmonious composition, while the woman's serene expression and crisp white cap radiate quiet dignity. Though less famous than Vermeer's domestic scenes, Metsu's work exemplifies the period's fascination with mundane beauty. As part of the fijnschilder ("fine painter") tradition, the artwork's meticulous detail—from woven baskets to the woman's lace-trimmed collar—reflects both artistic virtuosity and rising bourgeois values. Notably, the painting's vertical format (65.5 × 54 cm) and intimate scale suggest it was designed for private contemplation in a prosperous merchant's home rather than public display.
For contemporary interiors, this artwork would elevate a kitchen breakfast nook or a formal dining room with traditional wainscoting. Its warm umber and mossy green palette pairs beautifully with Farrow & Ball's "Templeton Pink" walls or deep navy cabinetry. Consider a giltwood frame (5-6cm width) to complement the Golden Age aesthetic, or a minimalist black floater frame for modern contrast. As the composition is vertically oriented, hang it at eye level (145cm from floor to center) above a wooden console with brass accents. In offices, it would inspire warmth in reception areas—flank it with symmetrical sconces and cluster Dutch Delft vases below to reinforce the heritage theme. For smaller spaces, a high-quality giclée reproduction (scaled to ~40cm height) could bring character to a pantry or butler's pantry shelving nook. The painting's narrative charm makes it especially suited to spaces where food and conversation intertwine.
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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.
