Rural landscape with houses and cattle.

Painting, watercolour, 17 x 19,5 cm, laid paper with watermark (fleur-de-lys), signed and dated in black ink at bottom left: "H. Van der Poorten 1865".

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Van der Poorten (1789-1874) was known for his rustic landscapes in the surroundings of Antwerp, but also mountainous views of Germany and Italy were also favoured subjects of this painter and printmaker.
Joined: 1. Hüber, Wilhelm - Chapel in a forest landscape. Switzerland, 1847. Watercolour on paper, 24,7 x 17 cm, signed at lower left edge "W. Hüber 47". Under passe-partout. - 2. Monogrammist H.G.C. - Cottage in the forest. Watercolour on paper, 16,5 x 14,5 cm, signed with black ink at the lower left corner: "H.G.+C". Under passe-partout. (3 pcs)