“Wassdag” — 1902 Watercolor by Bernard A. Van Beek (1875–1941)
Bring home a touch of Dutch charm with this early 20th-century watercolor by Bernardus Antonius van Beek (1875–1941), a noted painter of the Hague and Kortenhoef Schools.
Titled “Wassdag” (“Washing Day”), the piece captures a quintessential village scene: gabled houses clustered together, laundry hung to dry, and townsfolk busy with their daily routines. Painted in 1902, this work reflects van Beek’s eye for everyday life and his sensitivity to the warm, earthy tones of Dutch architecture.
Van Beek is celebrated for his townscapes, canal views, and rural landscapes, many of which are now housed in Dutch museums and collections. This watercolor is a fine example of his early career, with a fresh immediacy that makes it particularly appealing to collectors of European art and lovers of Dutch village charm alike.
Details
Artist: Bernard A. van Beek (1875–1941)
Title: Wassdag (Washing Day)
Date: 1902
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
Style: Dutch School, early 20th century
Frame: Presented under glass in a simple wooden frame with mattingDimensions: 22" x 18.5" Framed
Condition Notes
Very good vintage condition, light age toning and spotting consistent with age, small area of loss to frame.
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