Endearing Victorian Feline Portrait Painting of a Playful Kitten, Oil on Canvas Board in the Romantic Style of Celebrated Dutch-Belgian Artist Henrietta Ronner-Knip (1821-1909), Late 19th Century

This charming unsigned oil painting, executed in the distinctive style of the renowned Dutch-Belgian animalier Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (1821–1909), captures a mischievous kitten playfully pouncing on a ribbon-bound letter. Measuring approximately 13.5 x 9.5 inches (excluding the ornate gilt frame), the work showcases the fine brushwork and attention to texture—from the soft, multi-colored fur to the delicate sheen of the silk ribbon—that defined the Romantic feline portraiture of the late 19th century.
The composition is in the style of Ronner-Knip, placing a curious subject within a warm, domestic interior. The inclusion of classic props like the ball of yarn and discarded correspondence adds a narrative element of playful chaos, a hallmark of Ronner-Knip’s most sought-after works. Presented in an impressive, heavily carved period-style frame, this piece serves as a sophisticated example of Victorian-era genre painting.
Dimensions: Image: height 13.5″  x width 9.5″ , Frame: height 18.5″ x width 14.5″ x depth 2.5″

€585.95

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