Pieter Adrianus "Piet" Schipperus Original Oil on Wood Farmhouse 1924

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Pieter Adrianus "Piet" Schipperus (1840–1929) was a celebrated 19th-century Dutch landscape painter, draftsman, and watercolorist renowned for his romantic depictions … Read more Pieter Adrianus "Piet" Schipperus (1840–1929) was a celebrated 19th-century Dutch landscape painter, draftsman, and watercolorist renowned for his romantic depictions of the Dutch countryside, river views, and rural life. His original oil paintings on wood panel or board typically showcase exceptional mastery over natural light, atmospheric conditions, and pastoral scenery.
Initially a stockbroker and merchant, Schipperus was entirely self-taught. At age 32, his talent earned him a royal grant from King William III, allowing him to paint full-time. He eventually joined prestigious art societies like the Pulchri Studio in The Hague and Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam.Subject Matter: He focused heavily on romanticized nature scenes, including tree-lined canals, winter landscapes, polders with cattle, and figures gathering wood in the forest.
Painting in oils on wood panel (or canvas laid down on board) was a classic technique favored by 19th-century Dutch masters to achieve deep, rich tones and ultra-smooth detail transitions that traditional flexible canvas could not provide.
Original oil painting on wood
Titled “Farmhouse”
Ornate wood frame with gold-tone decorative finish
Handwritten information and label on revers
This painting is marked 1924. It is in its original state. Measuring 12 x 13.
Overall condition is good relative to its age. See less