The Little Street

painting by Vermeer

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"The Little Street" is a genre painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, created around 1658. It depicts a street scene in Vermeer's native Delft, showcasing his mastery of light and domestic tranquility. The painting is notable for its realistic portrayal of everyday life, with houses and figures rendered with meticulous detail. Vermeer's work often focused on interior scenes and quiet moments, but "The Little Street" offers a glimpse into the exterior world of his time, highlighting the architecture and atmosphere of a Dutch town. This piece is considered one of Vermeer's significant contributions to genre painting, demonstrating his ability to find beauty and harmony in ordinary scenes.12

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1658; also called The Little Street) is one such work: as with de Hooch’s courtyard scenes, Vermeer has here portrayed a world of domestic tranquility, where women and children go about their daily lives within the reassuring setting of their homes.
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1658; also called The Little Street) is one such work: as with de Hooch’s courtyard scenes, Vermeer has here portrayed a world of domestic tranquility, where women and children go about their daily lives within the reassuring setting of their homes.
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