Augustus Knip (1819-1859) - Schapen
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Oil painting titled 'Schapen' by Augustus Knip (1846), Netherlands, 19th century, classical style; depicts sheep with lambs near a shed, signed and dated in the bottom left, framed 44 × 38 cm.
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This oil painting by August Knip depicts a number of sheep with lambs next to a shed.
Oil paint on panel
Dimensions: 31 x 25 cm
Dimensions with frame: 44 x 38 cm
The work is signed and dated '1846' in the bottom left.
Augustus (August) Knip (Amsterdam, 1819 – Baden-Baden, after 1859 and before 1862) was a Dutch draftsman, painter, set design painter, and lithographer from the well-known Knip family of painters. He was especially known for his oil paintings of farm animals and landscapes.
Knip was the son of the painter Josephus Augustus Knip and the brother of Henriëtte Ronner-Knip. He specialized in painting sheep, goats, billy goats, and horses, often depicted in stable interiors or rural settings. Additionally, he created some landscapes inspired by German and Italian examples.
The work is available for viewing at our gallery. Furthermore, Art Dumay has a framing shop (celebrating their 85th anniversary this year) and a restoration studio. If you wish to make use of these services, we would be happy to hear from you.
This oil painting by August Knip depicts a number of sheep with lambs next to a shed.
Oil paint on panel
Dimensions: 31 x 25 cm
Dimensions with frame: 44 x 38 cm
The work is signed and dated '1846' in the bottom left.
Augustus (August) Knip (Amsterdam, 1819 – Baden-Baden, after 1859 and before 1862) was a Dutch draftsman, painter, set design painter, and lithographer from the well-known Knip family of painters. He was especially known for his oil paintings of farm animals and landscapes.
Knip was the son of the painter Josephus Augustus Knip and the brother of Henriëtte Ronner-Knip. He specialized in painting sheep, goats, billy goats, and horses, often depicted in stable interiors or rural settings. Additionally, he created some landscapes inspired by German and Italian examples.
The work is available for viewing at our gallery. Furthermore, Art Dumay has a framing shop (celebrating their 85th anniversary this year) and a restoration studio. If you wish to make use of these services, we would be happy to hear from you.
Details
Artist
Augustus Knip (1819-1859)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Schapen
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
1846
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
44 cm
Width
38 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
