Flemish Kitchen
by Lexa Harpell
Title
Flemish Kitchen
Artist
Lexa Harpell
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Beautiful Bruges Series by Lexa Harpell.
A traditional Flemish Kitchen. Metal pots and ornate wood and metal table.
This historic canal based city of Bruges or Brugge is the capital of West Flanders in the Flemish region of Belgium. A small city of only 14,000 hectares and the city centre is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO since 2000.
Drenched in Medieval Architecture the buildings are intact and well preserved.
Today we see Brugge as a mini Venice - a romantic city full of canals, chocolates and waffles!
A city full of colour and sweet delights, gorgeous canal walks, horse rides, swans and parks. Worth the time to explore this amazing historic city.
Yet, that was not how it all began. Brugge dates back to the Bronze and Iron Ages as a coastal settlement and the first fortifications were built during the First Century BC to protect the coastline from pirates.
During the 12th-15th centuries it became an important trade and commerce route due to its tidal inlet. Exchanging goods and spices from afar including wool and cloth markets. Brugge weavers and spinners were regarded to be the best in the world.
During the 17th century the famous Dutch lace industry became prominent yet was not strong enough to hold Brugge as the main trading capital. Antwerp became the major trading centre and Brugge's population declined and by 1900 only 50,000 residents remained.
IMAGE FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING:
"Kitchen Art" 07/23/2016
"The 200 Club" 07/28/2016
"Images that Excite You" 08/24/2016
"All Art Welcome" 09/02/2016
10 Plus - 26 August, 2017
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July 20th, 2016
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Comments (44)
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Lexa Harpell
Thank you kindly Stefano for the honour to be featured in your wonderful group - 10 Plus!
Lexa Harpell
Thank you kindly Beth for the honour to be featured in your fabulous group - 500 and Behyond Fine Art Group! :))
Lexa Harpell
I so thank you Angie for the honour to be featured in your wonderful group - Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs! :))
Angie Tirado
Congratulations!! This stunning black and white image has been featured today in "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Featured Images #2” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement.
Lexa Harpell
Thank you kindly Jannice for the honour to be featured in your wonderful group "All Art Welcome" :))
Lexa Harpell
Thank you so much John for the honour to be featured in your wonderful group "Images that Excite You"! :)))
Lexa Harpell
Thank you so much Barbie for the honour to feature in your amazing group "The 200 Club"! Greatly appreciated! :))
Lexa Harpell
Thank you so much Barbie for the honour to feature in your amazing group "The 200 Club"! Greatly appreciated! :))
Lexa Harpell
Thank you kindly CJ for the honour to feature in your incredible group "Kitchen Art! Very much appreciated! :))