The Poultry Dealer
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gabriel Metsu's The Poultry Dealer 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 The Poultry Dealer (1662) is a captivating gem of Dutch Golden Age painting, radiating warmth and quiet narrative through its masterful depiction of everyday life. The intimate scene portrays a poultry seller presenting a plump bird to a potential buyer, their interaction framed by soft daylight filtering through a modest interior. Metsu's meticulous attention to texture—the feathers' fluffiness, the woman's crisp linen collar—creates a tactile richness, while his subdued earthy palette (ochres, umbers, and dusky pinks) enhances the painting's humble authenticity. As a leading genre painter, Metsu elevated mundane moments into poetic vignettes, bridging Vermeer's quiet luminosity and Steen's animated storytelling. This work exemplifies the era's fascination with domesticity and trade, making it a significant piece for understanding 17th-century Dutch social history and the evolution of genre painting.
For interior styling, The Poultry Dealer would harmonize beautifully in a traditional or rustic-chic space. Its warm tones complement wooden furniture or exposed brick walls, while the scene’s narrative charm suits a dining area or cozy study. Consider a gilded or dark-stained wood frame to echo its historical context, and hang it at eye level (standard 57" from the floor) for intimate viewing. Pair it with other Dutch Golden Age reproductions or earthy still lifes to create a curated gallery wall. In an office, it could inspire a timeless aesthetic—balance its muted hues with creamy walls and leather accents. Optimal for mid-sized rooms, the artwork’s suggested 24x30" reproduction scale ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller spaces. Its gentle humanity makes it equally fitting for homes seeking warmth or professional settings desiring refined character.
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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.
