Albertus Johan Neuhuys (1844-1914)
‘Mother and Child, Sewing’
oil on panel
(Actual): 13 ¾” high x 9 ¾” wide
(Framed): 19” high x 15” wide
Description: A fine original Albertus Johan Neuhuys (Netherlands, 1844-1914), Hague School oil on panel. A woman cradles a sleeping baby while sewing; the light from the open window to her right illuminates the cottage interior. Behind her, a bright bouquet of red flowers is displayed in a round blue and white vase, else the décor is inhabited by sewing accoutrements and items from daily life. A bright clear day with a blue sky full of white clouds can be seen in the distance.
Markings: signed lower right, “A. Neuhuys”
Medium: oil on panel
(Actual): 13 ¾” high x 9 ¾” wide
(Framed): 19” high x 15” wide
Condition: Excellent – Ready for Display.
Condition Notes: At some point the frame has been sympathetically re-painted gold; it is clean and ready for display.
Reference: See Sotheby’s Sale, ‘Arcade Auctions: Paintings, Amsterdam, 2002, Lot 95, “The New Doll” Albertus Neuhuys, SOLD $3,737 Euro.
Artist Biography: Albertus Johan Neuhuys (Dutch, 1844-1914) The Hague School. This artist has remarkably awakened the tradition of the best Dutch Masters. Along with Israelis and Jacob Husbands, Neuhuys paintings honestly represent peaceful Dutch interiors, the grace of children and particularly the charm of young mothers. Neuhuys paintings particularly capture the light and hair of the children illuminated by rays from the narrow windows. The intensity of expressions and delicacy found in many of the works of the Masters has successfully been sought by Neuhuys, a refined artist. (Summarized from the French, Benezit 1999)
