'Morning Chores' Oil Painting by Dutch Artist Ben Viegers

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'Morning Chores' Oil Painting by Dutch Artist Ben Viegers

About the Item

A peaceful scene of a farmer's wife busy doing chores along side a quiet canal reflecting the lush green trees above. Ben Viegers was born on 17 December 1886 in The Hague (1886-1957). His father "Piet" was a coachman, but his grandfather was coach builder and the first inspiration source for the young Viegers. In the workshop of granddad Hulzing he learned drawing, paint mixing/blending and decorating. After elementary school he became apprentice in the coach workshop. The artist Ben Viegers was self-taught, there is no proof that he ever registered for an official education/academy to develop his artistic talents. In the first years he was coached and guided by his friend Charles (Carel Bernardus) Dankmeijer (1861-1923). As a starting professional painter, Viegers had a contract with The Hague art-gallery Koch that ensured him a guaranteed monthly income. A lot of his early work was mainly bought by tourists and visitor from the abroad. He is mainly inspired by the "Veluwe" (a Dutch region with forests and farmland) and the villages around the "Zuiderzee." As a real "plein-airist" he traveled a lot to paint in plein-air, in the beginning by bike and train later on a Harley Davidson 3-seat. With a happy and bright palet, Viegers paints city-scapes, landscapes and farm-yards on canvas, wood or board. Viegers made only one trip abroad together with his friend Henk van Leeuwen and Jaap Hiddink, to Brittany and Normandy (Concarneau). He died in 1957. Includes book about the artist. Ref.: Jacobs 1993 , dl. 2, p. 540, Scheen 1969-1970 , p. 512, RKD.nl Stunningly framed and signed lower right, overall dimensions are 23 1/4 inches tall by 27 wide. Canvas image is 15 1/2 by 19 1/4.

Creator:
Ben Viegers (Painter)
Dimensions:
Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1910
Condition:
Seller Location:
Charlevoix, MI
Reference Number:
Seller: 15-1051stDibs: LU162723811842