Genre Scene

Discover authentic genre scene paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries, capturing the intimate moments of everyday lifeβ€”domestic interiors, bustling markets, and social celebrationsβ€”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