Townscape

Kasparus Karsen (mentioned on object), 1840 - 1880

Even though you might think this looks like a real place, it is not. Karsen was a master of imaginary townscapes, a genre in the Romantic era that was particularly popular around 1850. He travelled to Germany and Prague, and the sights along the way provided enough working material for the remainder of his life. This painting was given to the museum by his son Eduard, who was also a famous painter.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3243
  • Dimensionsheight 81 cm x width 106.5 cm, depth 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Townscape
    • View in a Town
  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-3243

  • Description

    Gefantaseerd stadsgezicht met Gotische gebouwen en kathedraal aan een plein. Rechts op straat een ossenkar.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘K. Karsen’


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Kasparus Karsen (mentioned on object)

  • Dating

    1840 - 1880

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    • height 81 cm x width 106.5 cm
    • depth 9 cm

This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of E. Karsen, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1935-09

  • Copyright

  • Provenance

    …; donated by the artist's son, Eduard Karsen (1860-1941), Amsterdam, with xx other objects, to the museum, 1935

  • Remarks

    Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.


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