Herman ten Kate (1822-1891) - Study

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A special interior genre study on embossed wove rag paper, depicting an elegant gathering assembled around a table, animated by a standing figure addressing the company. Executed with delicate pen work and subtle brown wash, the composition reflects Ten Kate’s gift for capturing social interaction and theatrical narrative with remarkable economy of line. The decorative pierced-paper border enhances the work’s period character and intimate appeal.

Herman Frederik Carel, or Herman ten Kate, the Elder (16 February 1822 – 26 March 1891) was a distinguished Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker, celebrated for his historical and genre scenes. A pupil of Cornelis Kruseman, he achieved considerable success with depictions of seventeenth-century interiors, military subjects, and convivial social gatherings, rendered with meticulous detail and lively storytelling.

This refined drawing is characteristic of the artist’s accomplished draftsmanship and his enduring fascination with the customs, fashions, and social life of the Dutch past.

More infos: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Frederik_Carel_ten_Kate_(artist)

⦿ Signed lower right: H. F. C. ten Cate f(ecit 18)49
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 8,5 x 13,5 cm (visible artwork), 28 x 33 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures).
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