Boerenfamilie bij het voeren van de varkens 1758 - 1808

"Boerenfamilie bij het voeren van de varkens" (1758-1808) by Christina Chalon (1748-1808) is a watercolor painting depicting a Dutch farm family feeding their pigs. The detailed depiction of the family's daily life, with the father leaning against a table, the mother pouring water from a jug, and the children looking on, showcases Chalon's mastery of genre painting. This intimate scene is typical of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of portraying everyday life, capturing the simple pleasures and realities of rural existence. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 121 mm in height and 102 mm in width.