Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, Wooded Landscape, 1840, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Barend cornelis koekkoek (middelburg 1803 – cleves 1862) attributed

wooded landscape with a stream

oil on canvas (72 x 91 … Read more Barend cornelis koekkoek (middelburg 1803 – cleves 1862) attributed

wooded landscape with a stream

oil on canvas (72 x 91 cm - framed 93 x 113 cm)

this evocative woodland view of majestic oak trees crossed by a stream and a pair of travelers resting near a small bridge is a work executed with quality and attention to detail attributed to the flemish artist barend cornelis koekkoek (1803 – 1862).

he achieved international fame as one of the most important landscape painters of his generation, known for his romantic views, caressed by a distinctive golden light, which earned him the nickname "prince of landscape painting."

the painter carefully studied 17th-century dutch landscape painters, revealing a keen understanding and synthesis of his predecessors; in particular, his main source of inspiration was the work of jacob van ruisdael (haarlem 1628 - amsterdam 1682), so much so that he could be described as a follower.

he often revisited already famous works, believing them to be akin to his sensibility, as in our case, the landscape entitled "oaks by a stream," painted around 1670 by jacob van ruisdael, during the collection of king maximilian i joseph (now at the alte pinakothek in munich).

we know that koekkoek painted this particular subject several times: one of these versions, signed and slightly smaller, was sold at clars auction gallery in oakland (auction september 15, 2019, lot 762, estimate: $12,000-15,000.

koekkoek's works were recognized and appreciated throughout europe, and the artist was awarded gold medals at the paris salons. His patrons included important european royal families, including the heir to the dutch throne, prince william ii, and the king of prussia. Frederick william iv and russian crown prince alexander, who amassed a vast collection of the artist's works.

magnificent romantic landscapes form the core of his oeuvre, and even today, his paintings are highly prized for their lively compositions and nostalgic atmosphere, which seem to echo the dutch golden age. Just as he was during his lifetime, koekkoek is widely considered the most accomplished landscape painter of dutch romanticism. His landscapes, especially the signed ones, command truly remarkable prices.
for example:
- christie’s new york, 17.01.2023, wooded landscape with travelers near a stream
- sotheby’s new york, 22.05.2025, a wooded landscape with grazing cattle near a stream
- sotheby’s new york, january 27, 2022, a wooded landscape with grazing cattle by a stream
- lempertz cologne, november 14, 2015, landscape with trees and cows by a stream

additional information:

the painting is sold beautifully framed and comes with a certificate of authenticity and an iconographic. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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