19th Century Dutch English Summer Flowers Still Life Matthijs MARIS (1839-1917)

Description: Still Life Of A Bouquet Of Summer Flowers, 19th Centuryby Matthijs MARIS (1839-1917) sales records to $160,000Large 19th Century still life of a bouquet of summer flowers, oil on canvas by Matthjis Maris. Excellent quality and condition, signed and presented in its original antique gilt frame. Measurements: 20" x 15" framed approxArtist Biography Matthijs Maris was the brother of Jacob and Willem Maris. He was awarded a retainer by the Dutch Crown. He moved to Antwerp around 1855 to be with his brother. There, he studied under Nicaise de Keyser and Louis Meijer. In 1860 he spent time in Germany and Switzerland and took a particular interest in the work of Kaulbach and Rethel. He subsequently moved to Paris, where he studied under Hébert at the École des Beaux-Arts and joined the ranks of the Avant-Garde. Maris' time in the French capital coincided with the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and he served in the National Guard.It is alleged that Maris starting painting in 1852, at the age of 13. Even at that young age, he was fiercely independent and his brother Jacob appears to have exerted no influence on his style. Unlike his brother Jacob, Matthijs Maris was concerned less with painting simply and expressively from nature than with giving rein to his considerable imagination. It has been suggested that he was influenced by the Romantic movement but, if that is the case, then it was the romanticism of Shakespeare. It is difficult to think of a single painter who so successfully captured Shakespeare on canvas. Paintings like Prince and Princess and Children of the King may not have been taken directly from Shakespeare's dramas but they were unquestionably inspired by them. A similar poeticism is found in Maris' landscapes and etchings.Maris is on record as having exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1872 with Dutch Village, and in 1873 with Baptism. The latter painting was possibly submitted from London, where Maris had accepted a post offered him one year previously by the designer Daniel Cattier.Group Exhibitions2003, Lasting Attraction: Dutch Artists in Italy, 1806-1940 (De Blijvende Verlokking: Nederlandse Kunstenaars in Italië, 1806-1940), Kunsthal, Rotterdam (an exhibition highlighting the impact on Dutch artists of travel to Italy)Solo Exhibitions2008, The Maris Brothers and The Hague School, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague BibliographyHeteren, Marjan van, et al.: The Poetry of Reality: Dutch Painters of the Nineteenth Century, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 2000.De blijvende verlokking: Nederlandse kunstenaars in Italië, 1806-1940, exhibition catalogue, Kunsthal, Rotterdam, 2003.Surrey Fine ArtsOur gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. We understand your purchase for your home or as an investment is important and offer clients a discreet and professional service. We ship to every country regardless of value or size and are happy to work with our buyers to make sure they receive their item quickly and safely. We offer extremely low international Express postage often arriving to the USA, Russia and China within 48 hours. We also offer options for buyers to avoid needless customs charges. Our collection comes from various sources including private estates, auction houses, galleries, museums as well as our own paintings that are circulated out & most of which are fresh to the market. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. RestorationWe have exclusive contacts to some of the UK's best restorers. If you would like a painting cleaned or restored before being shipped then contact us and we will be happy to refer you to a suitable restorer who will provide an estimate and time of completion (usually 6-8 weeks)

Price: 2200 GBP

Location: FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire

End Time: 2024-11-11T11:00:30.000Z

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