Circle Of Pieter Gerardus Vertin, Rural Scene Reserved A charming 19th-century oil on

A charming 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a gentleman fishing before a crop of cottages

Is this an allegory of beauty or an incisive commentary on self-obsession

1830Provenance: EnglandCondition: Fine craquelure

Hackney of The King

Circle Of Pieter Gerardus Vertin, Rural Scene Reserved A charming 19th-century oil onThis charming 19th century rural scene captures a view through a village towards a distant church. The wheels of a small wagon create dust as the driver pauses to talk with a mother and child. Alongside, a rustic old building in the traditional Dutch style. The work is attributed to an artist working in the circle of Pieter Gerardus Vertin (1819 1893). Vertin hailed from The Hague but spent most of his career in Amsterdam. His works reflect his great