Who painted Catharina Beersmans?

Catharina Beersmans was painted by Alexander Struys in 1898.

Where can I see Catharina Beersmans?

Catharina Beersmans is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Catharina Beersmans?

Catharina Beersmans is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Catharina Beersmans

Alexander Struys , 1898

Catharina Beersmans is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alexander Struys. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Catharina Beersmans is an oil on canvas portrait created by Belgian artist Alexander Struys in 1898. The work is characterized by its oval frame, featuring a woman with a solemn expression, set against a plain background that emphasizes her likeness.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait's subject is Catharina Beersmans, depicted wearing a dark brown, high-collared coat with her hair neatly pulled back, conveying a sense of restraint and formality through her attire and serious demeanor.

Technique & Style

Struys executed the portrait in a style that blends Realistic attention to detail with Impressionist lighting effects, evident in the smooth brushstrokes and the soft, nuanced shadows cast across the subject's cheek and neck.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, where it remains as part of the museum's holdings. The artist's signature is discreetly located in the corner of the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexander Struys

Alexander Theodore Honoré Struys (24 January 1852, Berchem – 25 March 1941, Uccle) was a Belgian genre and portrait painter in the Realistic style.

Museum

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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