Gerard Melder (Dutch, 1693-1754) Watercolor & Ink, Landscape "The Rhine Banks"

Description

An original early 18th century watercolor, ink and gouache painting of EXTRAORDINARY quality
Masterly rendered extensive Arcadian landscape with a … more An original early 18th century watercolor, ink and gouache painting of EXTRAORDINARY quality
Masterly rendered extensive Arcadian landscape with a panoramic view of the majestic River Rhine and its banks
Charming everyday life scene at the foreground, with people and boats
Beautiful small town on the other side of the river, at the background
Wide horizon, dramatic skies
This museum quality masterpiece is well presented in its original giltwood period frame, with green velvet matting, under glass
A painted to look as a brass plaque upfront with the artist's name Gerard Melder
Additionally, at the back an old label from a gallery, dealer or collector identifies the author and the title
Gerard Melder (Dutch, Amsterdam 1693 - Utrecht 1754) was an 18th century miniature and watercolor painter from the Northern Netherlands. The artist was named after his grandfather, the Utrecht fortifications master Gerard Melder, who published an instructional booklet in 1658 on the Utrecht fortifications. The younger Gerard Melder made copies on ivory after Rosalba Carriera whose miniatures he admired and collected. Melder became, through practice, quite good at making Roslba-like miniature copies of Dutch masters for snuffboxes, and later he tried his hand at larger works, such as Arcadian style landscapes, an example of which is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art drawings collection.
All original, circa 1715-1720

Measurements: Approx. 13.5" x 11.5" framed; 9.5" x 7.25" unframed
Weighs about 1 lb. 12 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Bold and strong original colors. All original. less