Genre Scene

Discover authentic genre scene paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries, capturing the intimate moments of everyday life—domestic interiors, bustling markets, and social celebrations—through French and European artistic traditions.

Key Features

  • Period: 17th-20th centuries
  • Origins: French and European schools
  • Themes: Daily life, domestic scenes, markets, celebrations
  • Mediums: Oil paintings, pastels, works on paper

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Browse other classical genres:

  • Portrait - Aristocrats and historical figures
  • Landscape - Countryside vistas and coastal scenes
  • Still Life - Floral arrangements and vanitas compositions

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17th Century | 18th Century | 19th Century | 20th Century

Authentic figure and genre scene paintings from French and European traditions, 17th-20th century, depicting daily life and social moments