The Wool Winder, c.1759 by Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Canvas Print - 770-JBG
Location: Frick Collection, New York, USAOriginal Size: 74.6 x 61.3 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $60.58 USD
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*Max printing size: 50 x 41.2 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"The Wool Winder" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
To ensure proper stretching of the artwork on the stretcher-bar, we add additional blank borders around the printed area on all sides.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
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Painting Information
Jean-Baptiste Greuze's "The Wool Winder," painted around 1759, is a quintessential example of 18th-century French genre painting, capturing both the innocence and the subtleties of domestic life with a masterful touch. The young girl in the painting, absorbed in her task of winding wool, embodies a serene and contemplative beauty. Her delicate features and fair complexion are rendered with a softness that Greuze is renowned for, evoking a sense of purity and grace.
The scene is intimate, almost tender, with the girl's downcast eyes suggesting a moment of introspection or perhaps a daydream. She is dressed in a simple yet elegant striped gown and a white bonnet, which frames her face and accentuates her youthful innocence. The light falls gently upon her, highlighting the smooth texture of her skin and the fine details of her attire.
To her side, a basket holds skeins of wool, meticulously painted to convey their soft, fluffy texture. A playful kitten sits on the chair, entangled in the yarn, adding a whimsical touch to the composition. The cat's mischievous expression contrasts with the girl's serene demeanor, creating a charming dynamic between the two subjects.
Greuze's use of color is restrained yet effective, with a palette dominated by soft blues, whites, and earthy tones that enhance the painting's tranquil mood. The meticulous attention to detail, from the wooden chair to the delicate lace on the girl's bonnet, showcases Greuze's technical prowess and his ability to imbue everyday scenes with a profound sense of beauty and emotion.
In "The Wool Winder," Greuze not only captures a moment of simple domestic activity but also elevates it to an art form, reflecting the grace and innocence of youth through his delicate brushwork and keen eye for detail.
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