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before 1652
Philips Wouwerman was the Dutch Golden Age's go-to guy for painting horses and lively outdoor scenes. Here, a glamorous woman in a bright yellow dress and a dashing rider in a red cloak arrive at a rugged campsite nestled against crumbling ruins. It's a chaotic mix of high society and rough camp life, with travelers cooking over fires and animals resting nearby. Wouwerman was obsessed with horses—art historians joke he hid a white one in almost every painting, and you can spot a pale one on the left! These bustling encampments were super popular with collectors who loved the detailed storytelling.
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