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William Kay BlacklockDutch Interior, William Kay Blacklock (1872–1924), signed
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About the Item
The atwork “Dutch Interior”, signed by W. Kay Blacklock, portrays a warm, intimate domestic scene set inside a rustic European cottage.
William Kay Blacklock was active between the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, with most of his mature work produced between 1890 and 1920.
This piece likely dates from the Edwardian period (early 1900s), when he created many interiors in a romanticized Dutch style.
At the center, a woman—likely a mother—sits quietly beside a wicker cradle, tenderly lifting a cover to check on the baby inside. Soft daylight streams through a small-paned window, illuminating the room’s simple furnishings: a tiled floor, wooden beams, a hearth, pottery, and a few modest household objects. Potted plants sit on the windowsill, adding life and color to the space.
The entire composition exudes tranquility, modesty, and gentle domestic affection. The artist’s focus on soft light, everyday objects, and careful detail helps create a scene that feels both realistic and nostalgic.
William Kay Blacklock (1872–1924) was a British painter known for watercolor and oil scenes of domestic life, often inspired by Dutch and English interiors. This painting strongly reflects:
✨Genre Painting: A tradition depicting ordinary people engaged in everyday activities. This work fits squarely within that lineage, focusing on a simple but heartfelt domestic moment.
✨ Naturalistic Realism: Blacklock’s style is naturalistic, aiming to portray lighting, textures, and figures with careful accuracy. The details of the cradle, the woman’s clothing, and the cottage interior are all rendered with studied precision.
✨ Soft, Luminous Watercolor Technique: The painting appears to be a watercolor—a medium Blacklock excelled in. Hallmarks visible in this piece include: transparent layers of pigment; soft, diffused light; gentle transitions of color; fine, delicate brushwork
✨ Dutch Influence: Blacklock was strongly inspired by 17th-century Dutch interior painters, such as Vermeer and de Hooch. This influence is evident in: the intimate domestic setting; emphasis on natural light entering through a window; quiet, contemplative atmosphere; carefully arranged household details.
Measurements without frame, canvas only: 29.5cm H X 22.5 cm W
Condition Note – Frame
The ornate gilt frame presents some losses at the corners and visible wear consistent with age, but still complements the historic character of the artwork.
- Creator:William Kay Blacklock (1872 - 1924, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:Condition Note – Frame The ornate gilt frame presents some losses at the corners and visible wear consistent with age, but still complements the historic character of the artwork.
- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B1051stDibs: LU2841217324582
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