Hendrik Valkenberg (1826-1896) Watercolour, Dutch.

A very atmospheric watercolour of an interior scene depicting a woman sewing next to her child in a country kitchen. The child sits in a high chair of the period with a toy sheep and lamb. The overall painting has much detail with strong colour and feeling of warmth and peace. It is signed and dated 1877.
The actual size of the painting is 56cm X 42cm. Framed it measures 83cm X 68cm

Hendrik Valkenburg, born in Deventer, Netherlands, in 1826 and passing away in The Hague in 1896, was a painter deeply embedded in the traditions of 19th-century Dutch Realism. While not a name immediately recognized alongside the most celebrated masters, Valkenburg carved out a significant niche for himself through his intimate depictions of genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes—works that offer a poignant glimpse into the everyday lives of his contemporaries.
His artistic journey was one marked by dedicated study, skilful execution, and a commitment to portraying the world around him with both accuracy and emotional resonance. He wasn’t an innovator shattering conventions, but rather a refined interpreter of them, capable of capturing subtle nuances of character and atmosphere.