Hobbe Smith (1862-1942) - Moeder en kind





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Hobbe Smith, a Dutch painter (1862–1942), presents an oil painting titled Moeder en kind, a portrait in the Impressionism style from the 19th century, measuring 57 × 42 cm and signed, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Hobbe Smith (1862-1942)
Mother and child
Total size: 57 x 42 cm
Dimensions Canvas: 46 x 31 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Netherlands
This painting shows a young woman with a small child at her feet. They stand on a boat with the quay in the background. The environment is rather roughly painted, but in the faces there is a lot of detail and expression.
Hobbe Smith was a Dutch painter, born on 2 December 1862 in Witmarsum and died on 1 April 1942 in Amsterdam. He is known for his realistic and impressionistic paintings, which often depict daily life and maritime scenes. Smith studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam, where he, among others, studied under August Allebé. During his career he exhibited his work at home and abroad and received various distinctions. His paintings are characterized by a detailed rendering of the subject and a subtle use of light and color. In addition to paintings, Smith also produced etchings and watercolors.
Smith's work is included in various museum and private collections and continues to be valued by art collectors and lovers of realistic and impressionist art.
The painting can be viewed at Art Dumay. It is possible to have it professionally cleaned by a restorer who is affiliated with Restauratoren Nederland, the professional association for professional restorers.
Seller's Story
Hobbe Smith (1862-1942)
Mother and child
Total size: 57 x 42 cm
Dimensions Canvas: 46 x 31 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Netherlands
This painting shows a young woman with a small child at her feet. They stand on a boat with the quay in the background. The environment is rather roughly painted, but in the faces there is a lot of detail and expression.
Hobbe Smith was a Dutch painter, born on 2 December 1862 in Witmarsum and died on 1 April 1942 in Amsterdam. He is known for his realistic and impressionistic paintings, which often depict daily life and maritime scenes. Smith studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam, where he, among others, studied under August Allebé. During his career he exhibited his work at home and abroad and received various distinctions. His paintings are characterized by a detailed rendering of the subject and a subtle use of light and color. In addition to paintings, Smith also produced etchings and watercolors.
Smith's work is included in various museum and private collections and continues to be valued by art collectors and lovers of realistic and impressionist art.
The painting can be viewed at Art Dumay. It is possible to have it professionally cleaned by a restorer who is affiliated with Restauratoren Nederland, the professional association for professional restorers.

