19th-century Dutch School, River Landscape with Inn & Windmill - Antique Oil Painting

Name: 19th-century Dutch School, River Landscape with Inn & Windmill - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1042586
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine mid-19th-century Dutch oil painting depicts a gentle view with a windmill, inn, horseback rider and figures.

As the sun sets, illuminating the sky with a golden glow, a weary family dismounts to take rest and refreshments at a quaint rural inn. A figure, perhaps the landlady, greets them by a stable door.

The exquisite rendering of this idyllic setting is steeped in the rich heritage of the low countries. Numerous Dutch artists in the 19th century looked back to the 17th century for inspiration - proud of their forebears and keen to maintain a sense of national identity. Large skies, winding rivers and flat expansive views were embedded in their DNA.

It’s a little reminiscent of works by Jan Jacob Coenraad Spohler (1837-1894) and Hermanus Koekkoek (13 March 1815-1882).

Held within a good later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 29” x 23½” / 74cm x 60cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Labels & Inscriptions: Label from John Campbell Master Framers.

Provenance: Private collection, Germany.

Condition: Artwork presents well. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1042586

Description

This fine mid-19th-century Dutch oil painting depicts a gentle view with a windmill, inn, horseback rider and figures.

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As the sun sets, illuminating the sky with a golden glow, a weary family dismounts to take rest and refreshments at a quaint rural inn.

Brave Fine Art

A figure, perhaps the landlady, greets them by a stable door.

fig 1. 19th-Century Dutch School, River Landscape With Inn & Windmill - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 19th-century Dutch School, River Landscape with Inn & Windmill - Antique Oil Painting

The exquisite rendering of this idyllic setting is steeped in the rich heritage of the low countries. Numerous Dutch artists in the 19th century looked back to the 17th century for inspiration - proud of their forebears and keen to maintain a sense of national identity. Large skies, winding rivers and flat expansive views were embedded in their DNA.