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
Gabriel Metsu's The Poultry Seller (1662) is a luminous snapshot of 17th-century Dutch daily life, where sunlight dances on the feathers of a plucked fowl as a young vendor and wealthy homemaker engage in quiet commerce. A master of genre painting, Metsu elevates this mundane transaction into poetry—the rich burgundy of the buyer’s dress mirrors the poultry’s warm tones, while the vendor’s straw hat casts delicate shadows across her face, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age obsession with light and texture. Unlike Vermeer’s contemplative interiors or Rembrandt’s dramatic storytelling, Metsu captures fleeting social hierarchies with tender objectivity, making this work a pivotal bridge between domestic intimacy and marketplace vitality in art history. The painting’s exquisite detail (note the reflective brass basin and woven basket) reinforces its status as a treasured museum piece, frequently studied for its embodiment of Protestant-era values intertwined with emerging bourgeois aesthetics.
For interior spaces, The Poultry Seller’s earthy palette (ochres, deep reds, and cream) lends warmth to traditional or rustic-themed rooms. Consider hanging a high-quality reproduction above a wooden sideboard or in a kitchen nook to echo its culinary subject matter—pair it with woven textures, copper accents, or Delftware ceramics for stylistic harmony. In offices, opt for a modest 20x24-inch print framed in antique gold to complement the painting’s gilded-age elegance; position it near natural light to mimic Metsu’s radiant interplay of illumination. Modern minimalist spaces can balance its detailed composition with neutral walls, allowing the artwork to become a sophisticated focal point without overwhelming sleek lines. The scene’s narrative charm also sparks conversation, making it ideal for dining areas or reception spaces where its storytelling potential shines.
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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.
