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Peter van Os Antiques & Fine Art
Markt 12-A, 5688 AJ
Oirschot , Netherlands
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31653106541
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Pair of paintings with poultry near a waterfront
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Description
Pair of lovely landscape paintings, depicting a rooster, hens and ducks.
Dimensions each painting: 13 x 17 cm.
ALBERTUS VERHOESEN (1806-1881)
Albertus Verhoesen was a Dutch painter, born in the Dutch city of Utrecht on June 16 1806.
He initially studied at the atelier of painter Bruno van Straaten.
Later he received painting lessons by landscape painter Jan van Ravenswaay and cattle painter Pieter Gerardus van Os.
City Stitch Master
From 1834 to 1853 Verhoesen was also city drawing master in Amersfoort, where he lived for some time with the famous painter B.C. Koekkoek. In 1853 he left again for Utrecht, where he continued to live and work until his death in 1881.
Theme
Verhoesen specialized in painting landscapes with dogs, small livestock and animal stables, but he became best known for his poultry scenes.
He painted with a great eye for detail and a delicate painting style, which gives his works a realistic and lively appearance.
Exhibitions and Museums
Albertus Verhoesen regularly exhibited at exhibitions in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam.
Work by Albertus Verhoesen can be found in the collection of several important museums in the Netherlands:
* Central Museum, Utrecht,
* Museum Boijmans-van Beuningen, Rotterdam
* State Print Cabinet, Amsterdam. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Notes: Signed and dated Bottom right Origin: Netherlands Period: 19th Century Materials: Oil on panel Condition: Good. Very good condition Creation Date: 1870 Styles / Movements: Realism, Other , Color Dealer Reference #: 23900 Incollect Reference #: 708411 -
Dimensions
W. 6.69 in; H. 5.12 in; W. 17 cm; H. 13 cm;
