A kitchen in Frances Street, London by George Scharf
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A kitchen in Frances Street, London by George Scharf
View of an English kitchen in 1846 showing a cook or servant in front of a dresser with an impressive display of plates and crockery. The painter, George Scharf, was born in Mainburg, Bavaria in 1788. He earned a living painting miniatures during the Napoleonic Wars and settled in England in 1816 where he set about composing an amazing collection of records in watercolours of all the important and interesting sights of the time. The kitchen in the painting was his own. Date: 1939
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1846 Cook Crockery Dresser Kitchen Kitchens Plates Rooms Servant Servants Sideboard Scharf
EDITORS COMMENTS
This watercolor painting, titled "View of an English Kitchen" by George Scharf, transports us back in time to the heart of a Victorian domestic scene in Frances Street, London, in 1846. The artist, born in Mainburg, Bavaria in 1788, had an impressive career as a miniature painter during the Napoleonic Wars before settling in England in 1816. In his new home, Scharf became dedicated to documenting the significant and intriguing sights of the era through his watercolor art. The kitchen depicted in this painting was, in fact, Scharf's own. The room is filled with the warm, inviting glow of a wood-burning stove, casting a cozy light on the cook or servant standing in front of an impressive dresser or sideboard. The dresser is adorned with an impressive display of plates and crockery, showcasing the intricate designs and patterns that were popular during the Victorian era. The room itself is modest but functional, with a large table and bench in the center, a wooden worktop, and shelves lined with various kitchen utensils and provisions. This painting offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian kitchen, revealing the importance of domesticity and the role of the cook or servant in maintaining the household. The attention to detail and authenticity in Scharf's work make it a valuable historical record and an enduring testament to the charm and character of the past.
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