Studio of David Teniers II 1610–1690 Antwerp Flemish Village Fete Landscape Genre Figurative Portrait Paintings

The Studio Of David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690) was a highly prolific 17th-century Flemish artistic enterprise in Antwerp and Brussels, known for producing, copying, and imitating popular genre scenes of peasant life, taverns, and, notably, "singeries" (monkeys acting as humans). As a premier painter and court curator, his workshop often created multiple versions of popular compositions, some finished by himself or students influenced by his hand.

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This charming example depicts a veritable array of revellers holding a feast by a tavern. It’s after similar works by Flemish artist, David Teniers the Younger II (1610-1690), with examples of his works in the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid.

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Hand-in-hand, a lively ring of villagers conduct a merry dance to the tune of a bagpiper standing atop an oak barrel. With legs raised, it’s a jaunty jig and probably well-known by a typical 17th-century patron.

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Around them, more than forty figures are huddled by tables in various states of inebriation - while a family of dignitaries maintains a sensible distance.

Beyond, a large church indicates a nearby town with several buildings nestled between rolling hills.

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Together with his workshop, David Teniers The Younger produced numerous genre scenes in this manner with many of the elements reused.

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The central tree is a common inclusion and acts as a compositional device to split the view. The original painting was acquired by Charles IV of Spain and once hung at the Royal Palace.

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FRAME : Swept Gilt & Wooden Gallery Frame

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MEDIUM : Oil on canvas

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FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height : 36 Inches ( 92cm )

Width : 46.5 Inches ( 118cm )

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YEAR OF CREATION c. 1690 - 1700

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CONDITION

Historic canvas re-line, past light clean and revarnish, two tiny patch repairs minor craquelure, paint all stable, good patina.

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DELIVERY

UK Private Courier / Packaged £120

Worldwide : EU £300 / USA £400

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