✦ RATED EXCELLENT A sensitive and atmospheric pencil study by Dutch artist Herman ten Kate, depicting a seated mother, surrounded by children and household objects. Likely a preparatory study from life, the work possesses an immediacy and spontaneity that exemplify the artist’s accomplished draftsmanship. 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: Herman ten Kate ⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 13 x 18,5 cm (visible artwork), 28 x 33 cm (incl. frame/total). ⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). ⦿ Please note: Frame included gratis; not part of the lot or hammer price; no warranty. ⦿ Shipping: Fast dispatch ✓ Tracked ✓ Insured ✓ Eco-friendly ✓   – Dispatched from Germany, or local (free coffee:)) pick-up available. Please ensure your shipping details are complete and accurate to help avoid delays. ⦿ Colour disclaimer: Digital screens display colours differently; the item may appear slightly different in person. ⦿ Please consider reusing or recycling the packaging. Thank you!