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Petrus Van Schendel
The Night Market - 19th Century Dutch Oil Painting Old Master Midnight Nocturne

1866

About the Item

'Vegetable Seller at the Night Market' by Petrus van Schendel (1806-70). The painting – which depicts a midnight scene of two young women at a vegetable stall by candlelight – is signed by the artist and dated 1866. It is presented in a superb quality ripple moulded fruitwood frame. Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870) studied at the Antwerp Academy under the influential Belgian artist Matheus Ignatius van Bree (1773-1839). From 1827 van Schendel exhibited in Amsterdam, Antwerp, The Hague, and in Brussels where he was awarded a gold medal in 1845. Further awards followed exhibitions in Paris and in London where he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1855 and 1856. Van Schendel’s greatest success came at the prestigious Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition in 1857 when he was awarded a gold medal. Petrus van Schendel’s two most important patrons were King Leopold I of Belgium and Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. Today, paintings by Petrus van Schendel can be found in the Royal Collection of His Majesty King Charles III as well as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and the National Gallery in Brussels. Dimensions: (framed) 87cm x 71cm (34¼” x 28”) Dimensions: (canvas only) 66cm x 50cm (26” x 19¾”) Medium: Oil on mahogany panel. Provenance: Private UK collection. Presentation: Fine quality ripple moulded fruitwood frame. Condition: Very good. Professionally cleaned, restored, and re-varnished. Ready to hang.
  • Creator:
    Petrus Van Schendel (1806 - 1870, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1866
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Gerrards Cross, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU741315606022

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