Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers 'Woman with Child' Watercolor 19th Century

About the Item

Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers 'Woman with Child' Watercolor, The Netherlands, Late 19th Century. This truly is a magnificent and very touching work by the world renowned ‘Hague School’ artist Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers (The Netherlands, 1845-1914). Depicted is a tender and loving scene with a mother and child, beautifully painted with a free and impressionist touch. In this work the wonderful anecdotal qualities for which his work is so highly appreciated are very much present. The work comes from a private collection and is on the market for the first time. Framed professionally. About Bernard Blommers Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers is one of the foremost artists of the ‘Hague School’, remembered for his ability to capture the gentle beauty of everyday life and the joy found in human connections. The international appeal of Blommers' work brought him considerable fame during his lifetime. He participated in major art exhibitions abroad, and his reputation grew to such heights that, during a visit to the United States in 1904, he was invited at The White House by President Theodore Roosevelt. Later on he traveled back to the USA to paint a portrait of Andrew Carnegie. American collectors eagerly acquired his works, cementing his reputation across the Atlantic. His visit also inspired a deeper appreciation for Dutch realism, influencing tastes and sparking interest in the broader Hague School movement. Blommers found inspiration along the coast around The Hague, where he became fascinated with the lives of fisherfolk. It was here that he befriended Josef Israels, another prominent artist of the Hague School. Although both artists drew from similar subjects, their interpretations diverged: Israels focused on the harsh realities of fishing life, while Blommers highlighted its tender, everyday moments. Next to Israels, he also worked and lived among other famous Dutch artists like Hendrik-Willem Mesdag, Jacob Maris and Anton Mauve. Also Vincent van Gogh, who has been a follower and lover of the Hague School painters, knew Blommers personally and they both visited each others ateliers. Dimensions: W. 56,5 x D. 3 x H. 47,5 cm (work itself: W. 35 x H. 25 cm) About ORNAMENTUM ORNAMENTUM - where we find perfection in imperfection, love a good patina and are always on the lookout for wonderful and unique pieces both vintage and antique. We are based in Belgium near the Dutch border.
  • Creator:
    Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Meer, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9952243164912

More From This Seller

View All
David Emile Joseph de Noter 'Still Life with Roses' Oil on Panel 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
David Emile Joseph de Noter 'Still Life with Roses' Oil on Panel Belgium Mid 19th Century A still life with roses and jewelry by the renowned Belgian painter David Emile Joseph de N...
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

David Emile Joseph de Noter 'Still Life with Roses' Oil on Panel 19th Century

David Emile Joseph de Noter 'Still Life with Roses' Oil on Panel 19th Century

$9,700
Jacques van Loock Portrait of a Sitting Woman Oil on Canvas Belgium 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Jacques van Loock Portrait of a Sitting Woman Oil on Canvas, Belgium, 1950s. A highly remarkable work, this oil painting by Belgian painter, designer and illustrator Jacques van Loo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Jacques van Loock Portrait of a Sitting Woman Oil on Canvas Belgium 1950s

Jacques van Loock Portrait of a Sitting Woman Oil on Canvas Belgium 1950s

$4,100
Gordon Lillford Landscape with Pond Oil on Board United Kingdom 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Gordon Lillford, Landscape with Pond, Oil on Board, United Kingdom, 1950s. This impressionist painting by English artist Gordon Lillford (1918-1992) is a tranquil symphony of color ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Pine, Paint

Gordon Lillford Landscape with Pond Oil on Board United Kingdom 1950s

Gordon Lillford Landscape with Pond Oil on Board United Kingdom 1950s

$1,175
Adolphus (Adolphe) Seraphinus Willems 'Still Life with Beer' Oil on Canvas
Located in Meer, VAN
Adolphus (Adolphe) Seraphinus Willems 'Still Life with Beer' Oil on Canvas Belgium Early 20th Century This is a wonderful painting by Flemish artist Adolphe Willems (1866-1953). A v...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Adolphus (Adolphe) Seraphinus Willems 'Still Life with Beer' Oil on Canvas

Adolphus (Adolphe) Seraphinus Willems 'Still Life with Beer' Oil on Canvas

$2,850
Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art, Europe, 1960s. This is a very unique and strange piece of folk / fairground art from mid 20th century. Hand pai...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art 1960s

Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art 1960s

$1,295
Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century This is a very handsome late 19th century dining or center table with a mesmerizingly beautiful inlaid top. A great cl...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century

Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century

$5,825

You May Also Like

Modern Signed Oriental Watercolor Woman with Child
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Modern signed oriental watercolor Woman and Child with a fish Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certifica...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Modern Signed Oriental Watercolor Woman with Child

Modern Signed Oriental Watercolor Woman with Child

$764
19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique seascape with shipwreck on a rocky shore, mid-19th century, a watercolor on paper seascape with a shipwrecked brig on the rocks, with another squall rolling in on horizon, un...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck

19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck

$885
19th-Century Oil Painting – Child with Cat
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-Century Oil Painting – Child with Cat A beautiful and atmospheric oil painting on canvas, likely from the 19th century. This charming artwork captures a heartwarming scene of a...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th-Century Oil Painting – Child with Cat

19th-Century Oil Painting – Child with Cat

$2,945
19th Century Child Portrait, 1820
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century child portrait, 1820 Beautiful 19th century child portrait in its original frame, pupil of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, certainly Jeanne Philiber...
Category

Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Child Portrait, 1820

19th Century Child Portrait, 1820

$7,775
Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century watercolor and pencil study of a golden clematis, Clematis Tangutica. Watercolor and pencil on paper set within a reeded giltwood frame.
Category

Antique 1890s English Paintings

Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor

Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor

$823
Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century botanical watercolor study. Watercolor on paper set within a reeded giltwood frame.
Category

Antique 1890s English Paintings

Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor

Late 19th Century Botanical Watercolor

$823

Recently Viewed

View All