Description: Out of Print hard-to-find The Wedding Dance ; Pieter Bruegel the Elder from the Detroit Institute of Arts ; 30 x 26.5 inches ; shipped rolled in sturdy box. The Wedding Dance is a splendid example of Bruegel's fascination with the peasant life of his native land. Public and private holidays and festivals provided him with typical situations and characters for his paintings. Here the wedding guests are very simply modeled, the positions of their arms and legs somewhat exaggerated to make the dancers look more awkward and more rustic. Although a modern audience might see this panel primarily as a genre painting, Bruegel's contemporaries would have noted its moralizing overtones: frenzied dance and lustful behavior could lead to sin and damnation. The Wedding Dance is a famous oil painting created by the Dutch artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1566. It is currently housed at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The painting depicts a lively and colorful scene of a peasant wedding celebration, with a large group of people dancing and reveling in a village square. Bruegel was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of peasant life, and The Wedding Dance is a prime example of this. The artist captures the joy and exuberance of the event, with figures dressed in traditional clothing and engaging in various dance moves. The composition is filled with movement and energy, as the figures twirl and sway to the music. The painting is notable for its rich and vibrant colors, as well as the intricate details of the surrounding village and countryside. Bruegel's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, creating a sense of realism and liveliness. The Wedding Dance is considered one of Bruegel's masterpieces and is highly regarded for its portrayal of peasant life and traditional customs. It offers a glimpse into the social and cultural practices of 16th-century rural Europe, and continues to be admired for its lively and celebratory atmosphere.
Price: 27.7 USD
Location: Farmington, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-18T13:20:18.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Poster
Size: Large
Theme: Dance
Featured Person/Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Wedding
