Who created "The Rag Basket"?

The Rag Basket was created by Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff in c. 1850 - c. 1882.

When was "The Rag Basket" created?

This artwork was created c. 1850 - c. 1882.

What medium is "The Rag Basket"?

The Rag Basket is oil on panel.

Is "The Rag Basket" in the public domain?

Yes, The Rag Basket is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Rag Basket

Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

c. 1850 - c. 1882

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

21; 9; 16

About this artwork

depth 9 cm

Art Historical Context

**The Rag Basket** by Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff1825–1882) is a charming 19th-century Dutch genre painting, created sometime between circa 1850 and 1882. Rendered in oil on panel, this work measures just 21 cm high by 16 cm wide (with a frame depth of 9 cm), making it a perfect jewel for close contemplation at the Rijksmuseum. Bakker Korff, a master of domestic scenes, specialized in evoking the quiet poetry of everyday life, often drawing on the meticulous realism of 17th-century Dutch masters like Pieter de Hooch. The title hints at a humble still life or interior featuring a basket overfl...

The Rag Basket

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