Gezin voor een huis 1777 - 1779

"Gezin voor een huis" (Family in front of a house), a black and white drawing by Pieter de Mare, depicts a family of four in front of their home. The work, created between 1777 and 1779, is a quintessential example of Dutch genre painting, portraying daily life in a realistic and intimate style. The artwork's simplicity and the attention to detail in the depiction of the family and their surroundings offer a glimpse into the domestic lives of ordinary Dutch people in the late 18th century. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases De Mare's skill in capturing the nuances of human interaction and the everyday moments that define our existence.