Cornelis Johannes van Hulsteijn (1813-1879), Attributed to - Bloemstilleven

Cornelis Johannes van Hulstijn was born on 10 August 1813 in Jutphaas, near Utrecht, and died on 3 February 1879 in Cilli (the present Celje in Slovenia). He was a Dutch painter, draftsman, and watercolorist, specializing in flower and fruit still lifes. He trained under Cornelis Johannes de Bruijn, a painter who was also known for his flower and fruit still lifes. Van Hulstijn worked, among others, in Utrecht and was engaged in producing botanical illustrations for the famous Flora Batava, an extensive work on Dutch flora. Later he worked in Central Europe, where he also painted for noble families. His flower still lifes are characterized by precise botanical rendering, refined details, and a harmonious composition. His work aligns with the Biedermeier style of the nineteenth century. A fine example of his specialty is the flower still life. The Centraal Museum Utrecht preserves an early work of his from 1830–1838. The National Gallery of Slovenia likewise owns a signed flower still life from 1864. Notably, Van Hulstijn was not only active as an artist but also contributed to scientific botanical illustration. This work is attributed by a recognized appraiser and is supplied including a report.