No. 93634285

Willem de Klerk (1800-1876), Attributed to - Weelderig Rivierlandschap (NO RESERVE)
No. 93634285

Willem de Klerk (1800-1876), Attributed to - Weelderig Rivierlandschap (NO RESERVE)
This impressive romantic landscape, attributed to the Dordrecht master Willem de Klerk, reflects the refined, atmospheric quality that characterizes his oeuvre. De Klerk, a prominent representative of Dutch Romanticism, was a pupil of Pieter Hofmann and Adrianus van der Koogh. He made his name with his detailed and idyllic landscapes, strongly influenced by the style of Jacob van Strij and later refined under the influence of Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, which earned him the nickname ‘Dordtse Koekkoek’.
Composition and Color Palette
The painting depicts a lush, wooded scene in which a picturesque thatched cottage nestles among majestic trees, while a quietly flowing stream in the foreground adds to the dynamics of the composition. The subtle transition from warm earth tones in the leafy trees to the cooler blues in the sky and water features demonstrates a masterful control of light and color. The vivid reflections on the water and the depiction of diffuse sunlight playing through the foliage add to the romantic atmosphere of the scene.
Style and Influence
De Klerk’s work is known for its detailed depiction of nature, in which human and animal figures often play a subordinate but essential role in bringing the landscape to life. The painter usually incorporated characteristic Dutch cloudy skies and a subtle narrative component into his compositions, giving his landscapes a timeless appeal. In this composition, a clear influence is visible from romantic landscape painting as practiced by contemporaries such as Andreas Schelfhout and Lodewijk Johannes Kleijn, with international parallels in the work of Carl Gustav Carus and Johann Wilhelm Schirmer.
Condition and Origin
The painting is in good condition, with a small crack in the paint layer on the right side. On the back an old crack repair is visible, although it does not penetrate all the way through the front. The paint layer shows a subtle craquelure, which contributes to the authenticity and charm of the work. This painting is offered for collection only.
A particularly fine example of Dutch romantic landscape painting, in which the eye for detail and the masterful handling of light and shadow create a harmonious and poetic representation.
The work "Lush River Landscape" is in a gilded monumental frame with plaster ornaments
Total dimensions: 85x110cm
Panel dimensions: 58x5x84cm
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