Henri Robbe (1807–1899) - Stilleven

Henri Robbe, also known as Henri Alexander Robbe or Hendrik Robbe, was a Belgian painter, born in Kortrijk and died in Schaerbeek near Brussels. He was the elder brother of the well-known animal painter Louis Robbe. Initially, Henri Robbe worked as a music teacher in Paris. Around 1840 he settled in Brussels, where he devoted himself entirely to painting. He gained fame with his romantic floral and fruit still lifes, which were also appreciated internationally. Robbe had a particular fondness for floral compositions, with roses taking a prominent place. He also painted fruit still lifes, often with grapes and peaches. His work is characterized by a refined rendering of flowers and fruits, a rich use of color and a harmonious composition. His paintings align with Belgian Romantic painting of the nineteenth century. A beautiful example is his floral still life from 1853, which is part of the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent. Henri Robbe is regarded as a valued representative of Belgian floral and still life painting of the nineteenth century. Including certification by a recognized appraiser.