The Poultry Seller
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gabriel Metsu's The Poultry Seller 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
Step into the luminous world of Gabriel Metsu's The Poultry Seller (1662), where golden sunlight spills across a Dutch marketplace scene, capturing a fleeting moment of 17th-century domestic life. The painting showcases Metsu's mastery of genre scenes, with meticulous attention to textures—from the iridescent feathers of the plucked fowl to the coarse weave of the vendor's apron. As a transitional figure between Rembrandt's chiaroscuro and Vermeer's quiet interiors, Metsu elevates mundane transactions into poetic narratives through his delicate brushwork and warm palette. This work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with verisimilitude and moral symbolism, where market scenes often carried subtle commentary on virtue and vice. Today, it stands as a testament to how Dutch genre painting transformed everyday moments into timeless art.
For interior spaces, The Poultry Seller would harmonize beautifully in traditional or eclectic settings. Position it in a dining area or kitchen to complement rustic wood tones or terracotta accents, its earthy ochres and crimsons creating warmth against neutral walls. Opt for a gilded frame to echo the painting’s golden hues, or a simple walnut frame for a more understated approach. At approximately 24 x 20 inches (typical of Metsu’s genre works), it commands attention without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair it with textured linens, copper decor, or Delftware ceramics to reinforce its Dutch heritage. In offices, it adds scholarly charm—flank it with leather-bound books or place it near a writing desk, where its narrative richness invites contemplation. The scene’s lively yet orderly composition makes it equally suited to inspire creativity in workspaces or conviviality in homes.
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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.
