{"product_id":"the-spinner-pietro-longhi","title":"The Spinner - Pietro Longhi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genre painting by Pietro Longhi depicting a domestic scene with a spinner, musicians, and figures in a quiet interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietro Longhi, a Venetian painter active during the eighteenth century, is recognised for his depictions of daily life. In this work, he captures a domestic scene involving a group of figures in a dimly lit interior. The composition centres on a young woman holding a distaff, her gaze directed towards the viewer. Beside her, another woman looks on, while a third figure sits to the right, occupied with her own tasks. In the foreground, a man rests with a mandolin, providing a sense of leisure that contrasts with the domestic labour of the women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonghi often focused on the social customs of Venice, moving away from the grand historical or religious subjects favoured by his contemporaries. His approach to genre painting provides a window into the private spheres of the period. The lighting in this piece is soft, creating a warm atmosphere that defines the forms of the figures against the shadowed background. The brushwork remains controlled, allowing for the clear rendering of textures, from the fabric of the women's aprons to the wooden instrument held by the seated man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the artist's interest in the quiet, unpretentious moments of human interaction. By placing his subjects in a modest setting, Longhi avoids the theatricality common in Venetian art of the time. The arrangement of the figures creates a balanced narrative, where each person occupies a specific role within the small group. The inclusion of everyday objects, such as the ceramic pitcher, adds to the sense of realism. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to observe and record the nuances of social behaviour, offering a glimpse into the domestic habits of eighteenth-century Italy.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/venus-and-cupid-francois-boucher\" 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;\"\u003eVenus and Cupid - François Boucher — François Boucher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pietro Longhi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579938672975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579952337231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579952369999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579952402767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579952435535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579952468303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579952501071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579952533839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579952566607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579952599375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579952632143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579952664911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Spinner_Poster_CompositorV1_1787839336799.jpg?v=1787839553","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-spinner-pietro-longhi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}