Dutch school (XX) - Twee vissen in een aquarium
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“Two Fish in an Aquarium” is an unsigned original oil painting from 1910–1920, attributed to the Dutch School, and sold with its frame.
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This painting is attributed to the Dutch School of the early 20th century and fits the genre of aquarium or fish paintings. The best-known Dutch master in this genre is Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof (1866–1924).
Dijsselhof spent hours in the Artis aquarium, where he studied fish, crabs and turtles. His paintings are characterized by a mystical, almost fairy-tale atmosphere: fish swimming among dark wood, aquatic plants and a diffuse underwater light. His style aligns with the Nieuwe Kunst, the Dutch variant of Art Nouveau (Art Nouveau / Jugendstil), in which he also played an important role as a craftsman. He began with watercolors and later switched to oil paint for his beloved aquarium scenes.Het onderhavige werk toont een verwante sfeer en onderwerp. Het is niet gesigneerd; een eventuele toeschrijving aan Dijsselhof of een tijdgenoot is daarom aan de mogelijke koper om verder te onderzoeken.
This work
The painting shows two large, graceful fish (possibly angelfish or a similar species) swimming elegantly through a greenish aquarium. The fish are rendered with attention to scales, fins and light reflections, while in the background water plants, stems and smaller fish suggest depth and underwater life. The composition is calm and atmospheric, with a soft, almost mystical lighting typical of this genre. Executed on board. Dimensions: 60 × 50 cm (without frame), 71 × 61 cm (with frame). The work is unsigned. The frame is original, but unfortunately not in perfect condition anymore.
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Seller's Story
Hello and welcome to D.A. Art!
We are a passionate art dealer active in Europe with more than 10 years of experience in the art market.
Over the past decade, we have specialised in discovering, researching, restoring and accordingly offering high-quality market fresh artworks that stand out for their beauty, originality, or artistic significance.
At D.A. Art, we maintain a very selective approach. We only sell works that we ourselves genuinely like — pieces we believe are beautiful, interesting, or strong enough to proudly offer to our European collectors. Every artwork in our collection has been carefully chosen for its quality, condition, and artistic value.
Whether you are a passionate collector, an interior lover, or someone taking their first steps into the art world, you can trust that each piece we present has passed our personal “would we hang this ourselves?” test.
We look forward to sharing these special works with you and hope you find something that speaks to you.
Warm regards,
D.A. Art
Translated by Google TranslateThis painting is attributed to the Dutch School of the early 20th century and fits the genre of aquarium or fish paintings. The best-known Dutch master in this genre is Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof (1866–1924).
Dijsselhof spent hours in the Artis aquarium, where he studied fish, crabs and turtles. His paintings are characterized by a mystical, almost fairy-tale atmosphere: fish swimming among dark wood, aquatic plants and a diffuse underwater light. His style aligns with the Nieuwe Kunst, the Dutch variant of Art Nouveau (Art Nouveau / Jugendstil), in which he also played an important role as a craftsman. He began with watercolors and later switched to oil paint for his beloved aquarium scenes.Het onderhavige werk toont een verwante sfeer en onderwerp. Het is niet gesigneerd; een eventuele toeschrijving aan Dijsselhof of een tijdgenoot is daarom aan de mogelijke koper om verder te onderzoeken.
This work
The painting shows two large, graceful fish (possibly angelfish or a similar species) swimming elegantly through a greenish aquarium. The fish are rendered with attention to scales, fins and light reflections, while in the background water plants, stems and smaller fish suggest depth and underwater life. The composition is calm and atmospheric, with a soft, almost mystical lighting typical of this genre. Executed on board. Dimensions: 60 × 50 cm (without frame), 71 × 61 cm (with frame). The work is unsigned. The frame is original, but unfortunately not in perfect condition anymore.
Shipping and pickup
The photos form an integral part of the description. Shipping is carried out carefully and securely by a recognized shipping company with whom I have excellent experience. Pickup is of course always possible.
Seller's Story
Hello and welcome to D.A. Art!
We are a passionate art dealer active in Europe with more than 10 years of experience in the art market.
Over the past decade, we have specialised in discovering, researching, restoring and accordingly offering high-quality market fresh artworks that stand out for their beauty, originality, or artistic significance.
At D.A. Art, we maintain a very selective approach. We only sell works that we ourselves genuinely like — pieces we believe are beautiful, interesting, or strong enough to proudly offer to our European collectors. Every artwork in our collection has been carefully chosen for its quality, condition, and artistic value.
Whether you are a passionate collector, an interior lover, or someone taking their first steps into the art world, you can trust that each piece we present has passed our personal “would we hang this ourselves?” test.
We look forward to sharing these special works with you and hope you find something that speaks to you.
Warm regards,
D.A. Art
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Edition
Original
Artist
Dutch school (XX)
Title of artwork
Twee vissen in een aquarium
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
71 cm
Width
61 cm
Weight
4 kg
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Classical
Period
1910-1920
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