Interior of Farm House

Interior of Farm House

Anonymous, German, 18th century, Formerly attributed to Anonymous, German, 19th century

1700 - 1800 Drawing

87.12.127

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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This drawing, titled "Interior of Farm House," is an anonymous work from 18th-century Germany, created using pen and brown ink with brush and brown and gray washes. It depicts the interior of a farm house, featuring a spacious, open layout that includes a large central basin, shelves adorned with various clay pots, and a ladder propped against the wall. The light filters into the scene, highlighting the simple, utilitarian elements typical of rural domestic life during this period. The composition emphasizes geometric forms and the play of light and shadow, capturing a moment of everyday life in a rural setting. This drawing reflects the artist's attention to detail and the functional aspects of country living.

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