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Paulus Potter, Dutch Animal Painter at Work, Hand-Colored Lithograph, ca.1850

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Paulus Potter, Dutch Animal Painter at Work, Hand-Colored Lithograph, ca.1850

£125 ($170, €150)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1850
Size
11.4 × 8.7 in (29 × 22 cm)
Condition
Good. Clean impression, well preserved, delicate coloring - Printed title below image: Paulus Potter.
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Mammals
Reference
f_44510102

Paulus Potter, Dutch Animal Painter at Work, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph

Item Description:

This charming 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicts Paulus Potter, the celebrated Dutch painter renowned for his lifelike portrayals of animals and rural scenes. Born in 1625, Potter is best known for his masterpiece The Young Bull, and he is considered one of the finest animal painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

The scene shows Potter in his studio, seated with his palette and brushes in hand, intently working on a large canvas filled with detailed animal studies. Cows, dogs, and a seated shepherd emerge on the canvas, capturing the essence of his naturalistic style. The setting, with wooden floors, a modest work table, and shelves of painter’s tools, offers a glimpse into the quiet focus of a working artist.

This lithograph was drawn by W F Hoevenaar and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht. The soft hand-coloring and careful detail bring to life the intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of an artist in the act of creation.

Details:

- Subject: Paulus Potter, Dutch painter of animals and rural life

- Date: Circa 1850

- Technique: Hand-colored lithograph

- Artist: W F Hoevenaar

- Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht

- Condition: Good; clean impression, well preserved, delicate coloring

- Printed title below image: Paulus Potter

Framing Suggestion:

Best suited to a natural wood or dark oak frame with archival matting. A light beige or soft grey mat can draw out the warmth of the interior and balance the rustic subject.

Shipping:

Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands.

Keywords:

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