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Jul 2 2010

A Writer Trimming his Pen by Jan Ekels, II, 1784

Dutch / Paintings (Reproductions) - 1 year ago - troycapc

A Writer Trimming his Pen by Jan Ekels, II, 1784

This is a reproduction of Jan Ekels’ “A Writer Trimming his Pen” of 1784.  Ekels specialized in sober interiors with a minimal number of figures.  He was influenced by French Classicism probably through his living in Paris for a few years.  This is a masterpiece of Dutch eighteenth century painting.  The original painting is currently in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.  The artist died on June 4, 1793 at the age of 34 years.

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