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Willem Raaphorst (Nieuwkoop 1875-1954 Wassenaar) is the older - and perhaps lesser known - brother of Cornelis Raaphorst, who, following Henriëtte Ronner, mainly painted playing young kittens. Willem, however, devoted himself to painting flowers and still lifes. With a fine brushstroke and a great sense of colour, he manages to convey the delicacy and vulnerability of the flowers. The loosely arranged flowers are often in a porcelain vase, so that the painting corresponds in atmosphere to the interest in
oriental art at the beginning of the 20th century.
oil on panel. In good condition. Signed.
20x18
with frame 32x35
slight damage to frame, see photo