This delightful watercolour by the famous Dutch painter Christoffel Bisschop transports us to the heart of 19th-century Zeeland. The artist, known for his detailed realism and sensitivity to light, has delicately captured a young girl engrossed in reading.
The delicate features of the girl's face, the soft light that floods the room and the careful details of the clothes and interior create an intimate, melancholy atmosphere. The subtle colour palette, dominated by pastel tones, underlines the serenity of the scene.
This watercolour, signed lower left ‘C. Bischop and dated by the artist, is an original work of art that will appeal to lovers of realistic painting and collectors of Dutch art. It is presented in a gilded wooden frame that enhances the beauty of the work.