By Candlelight By Petrus Van Schendel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel 1806-1870 Belgian By Candlelight Signed and dated “P.van Schendel / 1842” (lower right) Oil on canvas This dynamic painting by Petrus van Schendel showcase...
Canvas, Oil
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H 42 in W 53.5 in D 3.5 in
A Market by Candlelight by Petrus van Schendel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel 1806-1870 Belgian A Market by Candlelight Signed and dated “P. van Schendel 1847 / Bruxelles” (lower right) and "P. van Schendel / Bruxelles" (en verso) Oil ...
Oil, Panel
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H 13 in W 16.15 in D 2.76 in
River Landscape by Sunset, Petrus Van Schendel, Breda 1806 – 1870 Brussels
Located in Knokke, BE
River Landscape by Sunset Van Schendel Petrus Breda 1806 – 1870 Brussels Dutch School Signature: Attributed to Van Schendel Petrus Medium: Oil on mahogany panel Dimensions: Image s...
Oil, Wood Panel
The Noordermarkt by Night
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel’s outdoor market scenes achieve a warm ambiance through the artist’s masterful use of direct light sources to produce dramatic chiaroscuro techniques.
Oil, Panel
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H 34 in W 28 in D 4 in
The Night Market - 19th Century Dutch Oil Painting Midnight Nocturne Old Master
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Petrus van Schendel’s two most important patrons were King Leopold I of Belgium and Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert.
Oil
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H 25.6 in W 37.41 in
Large 19th century dutch painting of a river landscape by moon - night genre
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This work is very close to the work of Petrus Van Schedel, although we couldn't find a signature, the marvellously painted faces, light and details all show the hand of a master pain...
Oil, Panel
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Night market by Candle-light 19th century figurative genre painting
Located in Aartselaar, BE
The work is incredibly close to the work of Petrus Van Schedel, although we couldn't find a signature, the marvellously painted faces, light and details all show the hand of a master...
Oil, Panel
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