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Children teaching a cat to dance, known as 'The dancing lesson'
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Children Teaching a Cat to Dance

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

h 68.5cm × w 59cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

child playing with animals; cat; dog; children playing musical instruments

Acquisition Method

bequest

Acquired

1880

Notes

Legaat van jhr. J.S.H. van de Poll, Amsterdam

Collection Type

paintings

About Jan Havicksz. Steen

1620–1685Dutch Republic

Prolific and versatile painter of history, genre, and portrait painting. Known for his comic touch which was analogous to contemporary comic literature and performance. Comment on works: Genre; History; Mythology; Landscapes; Portraits