{"product_id":"the-back-operation-adriaen-brouwer","title":"The Back Operation - Adriaen Brouwer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genre painting by Adriaen Brouwer, \"The Back Operation\" depicts a scene of medical intervention, capturing the patient's discomfort and the dimly lit setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdriaen Brouwer, a Flemish painter active in the 17th century, is known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life, often with a focus on peasant subjects. Brouwer's paintings frequently explore themes of human folly, vice, and the harsh realities of the time. His works are characterised by their expressive figures, dynamic compositions, and a distinctive use of light and shadow. Brouwer's influence can be seen in the works of later genre painters, and his paintings offer a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the Dutch Golden Age. In \"The Back Operation\", Brouwer presents a scene of medical intervention. A man sits on a stool, his shirt pulled down to expose his back, while another figure, presumably a barber surgeon, examines him. A third figure looks on. The patient's face is contorted in a grimace, suggesting pain or discomfort. The setting is dimly lit, adding to the sense of unease. The painting's composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a triangular formation. The colour palette is muted, with browns and greys dominating the scene. Brouwer's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the figures' faces and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriaen Brouwer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57804601819471,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57804644385103,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57804644417871,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57804644450639,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57804644483407,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Back-Operation_Poster_CompositorV1_1779982443868.jpg?v=1779982584","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-back-operation-adriaen-brouwer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}