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Otto EerelmanA Watchful Mother by Otto EerelmanLate 19th Century
Late 19th Century
$198,500
£150,810.99
€173,313.51
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Otto Eerelman
1839-1926 Dutch
A Watchful Mother
Oil on canvas
Signed “O. Eerelman” (lower left)
Celebrated across Europe for his lifelike animal portraits, Otto Eerelman achieved immense popularity in the 19th century, and A Watchful Mother exemplifies his mastery of the genre. The work presents a noble Saint Bernard with her litter resting on golden straw, rendered with striking precision. Eerelman captures the rich brown and white coat of the protective mother with meticulous attention to texture and light, while her four playful puppies mirror her distinctive markings. From the straw bedding to the weathered wood and wire fencing, every detail contributes to a naturalistic harmony that underscores the tenderness of the scene.
Eerelman mastered the art of capturing not only the dogs’ physical characteristics but also their unique expressions and personalities. His wealthy clientele would bring their pets to his home in The Hague, where they often lived for weeks while having their portraits done, allowing for remarkably true-to-life portrayals. Celebrated for his ability to imbue animals with both elegance and individuality, Eerelman became one of the foremost painters of the 19th-century Dutch school. His works were widely collected across Europe, cementing his legacy as the premier portraitist of beloved animals.
Hailing from Groningen, Netherlands, Eerelman was dubbed the “Northern Rembrandt” during his lifetime. He received his artistic training at the Academy Minerva in Groningen, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and then private lessons in the studio of the great Lawrence Alma-Tadema. He successfully captured the attention of the Dutch court, particularly Princess Wilhelmina, with his meticulous approach to endearing subjects. His artistic contributions were so great, and his work was so valued in the Netherlands, that he was knighted at the age of 80. Other examples of his dog portraits can be found in the Rijksmuseum, and in 2015, a major retrospective of his work was held at the Museum Nienoord in Leek, Netherlands.
Late 19th century
Canvas: 34 3/4" high x 50 3/4" wide (88.27 x 128.91 cm)
Frame: 44 1/4" high x 60" wide x 3 1/2" deep (112.40 x 152.40 x 8.89 cm)
Provenance:
Sold Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, October 19, 1981, Lot 251
Private collection, California
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
- Creator:Otto Eerelman (1839 - 1926, Dutch)
- Creation Year:Late 19th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 32-13371stDibs: LU18617184922
Otto Eerelman
Otto Eerelman (Groningen, March 23, 1839 – Groningen, October 3, 1926) was a painter, etcher and lithographer who is best known for his realistic sketches and paintings of dogs and horses. As a court painter, he also produced various portraits of Princess Wilhelmina in her early years and later as Queen. In addition to the various paintings that Eerelman made for the royal family, such as a portrait of the nurse Evertje Schouten, a painting of eight-year-old Wilhelmina dressed in a white Amazonian suit and depicted with her pony "Baby" (perhaps best known for the depicted Oranjes ), some other works have also become known to a wide audience.
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