Haarlem reception room 1794 c. 1793 - 1795
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"Haarlem reception room 1794" is a painting by Abraham van der Hart depicting the interior of a wealthy Haarlem home in the late 18th century. The artwork, created between 1793 and 1795, showcases the opulence of Dutch interiors, characterized by intricate decorative elements like elaborate molding, plush furniture, and a grand chandelier. The room's symmetry and soft color palette convey a sense of calm elegance, representative of the period's taste for refined aesthetics. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the painting offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Dutch elite during the Golden Age.
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This room was built and furnished for Willem Philip Kops, a merchant and art collector, as an addition to his house at 74 Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. With the exception of the original stucco ceiling, the room survives virtually intact. Abraham van der Hart, the city architect of Amsterdam, succeeded in creating a harmonious, classicizing entity, in which all the parts are in tune with one another. He must have been assisted by a specialized firm of upholsterers, which ordered the furnishings and coordinated the installation. The chimneypiece probably came from Italy, the carpet from the Flemish city of Tournai, the furniture from Amsterdam, the silk hangings and upholstery from Lyon in France and the glass chandelier and candelabra from England. The room was most likely used only for formal evening receptions.
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