Martin Monnickendam - Boeren interieur, 1904

Artist

Martin Monnickendam
Dutch painter
Born: 1874, Amsterdam
Deceased: 1943, Sobibor

Martin Monnickendam was a Dutch-Jewish artist, known for his paintings, drawings, and watercolors depicting Jewish life, interiors, and genre scenes. His work is included in museum collections and is traded internationally.

Title

Untitled

Dating

1904 (early work)

Technique / medium

Oil paint on canvas

Dimensions

In English: 48 × 57 × approx. 4 cm (height × width × depth)

Attribution

Martin Monnickendam – confidently attributed, signature in the lower left corner.

Signature / Inscriptions

Signed bottom left.
Signature applied in paint.

Provenance (Herkomst)

Private collection, the Netherlands.
Further origin unknown.

Documentation

No certificate present.
The description is based on dating, signature, and stylistic features that correspond with the artist's early work.

Condition

Good condition, appropriate for the age of the work.
Light craquelé visible in the paint surface.
No major damages or recent restorations observed.
The signature has been examined under a blue lamp; it is antique.

Stylistic explanation (optional, but strongly recommended)

This painting dates from the early period of Martin Monnickendam (circa 1904). During this phase, he developed his characteristic style with an expressive touch and attention to narrative, intimate scenes. The work serves as an interesting example of his early artistic development.