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1 of 253523 objects
Peasants Carousing outside an Inn c.1650-1750
Oil on canvas | 47.5 x 70.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 406427
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This is one of a set of eight ovals recorded in Kensington Palace in 1778 (see also CW 23, 403545; CW 24, 404345; CW 252, 406428; CW 253, 406424; CW 254, 406422; CW 255, 403547; CW 256, 406423). They appear to be good, nearly contemporary imitations of the style of Philips Wouwermans, in the case of six of them (including this one), and Nicolaes Berchem, in the case of the remaining two. This scene shows a group of peasants merry-making outside a tavern sporting a tattered banner on the right; in the centre, a couple are dancing to the music of a piper standing on a barrel nearby; another couple seated at a table on the right embrace.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
47.5 x 70.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
61.1 x 83.6 x 4.0 cm (frame, external)
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Alternative title(s)
A group of beggars outside a tavern
Jolly beggars