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Dutch Drawing of Children Around a Cradle – Signed G. Verburgh, c.1800
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£838.73
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Dutch Drawing of Children Around a Cradle – Signed G. Verburgh, c.1800
Description:
Charming early 19th-century drawing depicting a tender domestic scene with two children and a woman gathered around a cradle. One child appears to cry or rub her eye while the other kneels and gestures gently, perhaps soothing or explaining something. The adult figure — likely a mother, nurse, or governess — watches calmly and points as if offering quiet instruction or comfort.
The cradle bears a faint but visible inscription: G. Verburgh, suggesting this drawing is an authentic signed work by Gerardus Johannes Verburgh (1775–1864). Verburgh, a Dutch draftsman and lithographer, is known for his soft, sensitive genre scenes often involving children and women in quiet, domestic settings.
Executed in black and red chalk (or crayon) on laid paper, this piece is a fine example of the mannered drawing tradition of the early 1800s. Verburgh's use of red to highlight cheeks and shading gives the scene warmth and subtle animation. The arrangement of the figures within an oval shading field focuses attention on their expressions and gestures, emphasizing the intimate character of the composition.
The emotional charge of this work — a child possibly crying, another consoling, and an adult gently intervening — shows Verburgh’s gift for observational drawing. It blends sentiment with restraint and typifies the taste for moral and domestic subjects during the early 19th century.
This is a rare signed example of his work in original condition, ideal for collectors of early Dutch drawing or lovers of intimate family scenes in classical style.
Condition report:
Good condition overall. Sheet shows minor creases, light scattered foxing, and slight wear to the corners, but the image itself remains clean and legible. The chalk tones are strong, and the signature on the cradle is visible but faint. No restoration.
Framing tips:
An understated wood frame in light walnut, maple, or black will pair well with the drawing’s soft tones. A warm white mat will enhance the red accents and lend the work a quiet elegance. UV-filtered glass is recommended to preserve the delicate chalk work.
Technique: Red and black chalk drawing on laid paper
Maker: Gerardus Johannes Verburgh (signed), The Netherlands, circa 1800
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Good condition overall. Sheet shows minor creases, light scattered foxing, and slight wear to the corners, but the image itself remains clean and legible. The chalk tones are strong, and the signature on the cradle is visible but faint.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13080-31stDibs: LU3054346015582
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