Antique Master Print-MOTHERLY LOVE-CHILDREN-Van der Beek-Singleton-1800-1821

A mother seated with three children in an interior setting. One child is on her lap, another standing in front of her holding a mirror, while a third child, with a small dog, watches from the side. The scene represents “Motherly Love” with a soft, classical interior and a landscape visible in the background.

Made by Pieter van der Beek after Henry Singleton.

Medium: Stipple engraving on wove (vellin) paper. Watermark: lettering ‘VANDER L…’.

Sheet size: 51.5 x 37.6 cm (20.28 x 14.8 inch). Image size: 51.5 x 37.6 cm. (20.28 x 14.8 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light creasing and a few pinsize holes. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MOTHERLY LOVE, FAMILY, CHILDREN, ETCHING, CLASSICAL, PIETER VAN DER BEEK, HENRY SINGLETON | PCO-B8-13

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Arpels & Gabriels & Co., for the Delftsche Fundatie van de Vrijvrouwe van Renswoude, Amsterdam.

Reference: Rijksmuseum object number: RP-P-1907-2066.

Biography engraver: Pieter van der Beek was a Dutch engraver active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his precise etchings, often reproducing famous paintings, and collaborated with various publishers in Amsterdam.

Biography artist: Henry Singleton (1766-1839) was a British painter, known for his genre paintings, portraits, and historical works. His art frequently depicted family scenes and moments of affection, which were widely appreciated during his time.