Cornelis Raaphorst artwork • painting • previously for sale Three playful kittens
Cornelis Raaphorst
Nieuwkoop 1875-1954 Wassenaar
1875-1954
Three playful kittens
oil on canvas 30.3 x 40.5 cm, signed l.l.
This painting was previously for sale.
Literature: Theo Raaphorst, 'Cornelis Raaphorst (1875-1954). Meer dan katjesspel', Wassenaar 2014, afb. in kleur pag. 77.
Cornelis Raaphorst started out painting still lifes, flowers and landscapes, but later made a specialization out of playful kittens. He portrayed them in all their antics, surrounded by colourful draperies and precious objects. He was without doubt inspired by the works of Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, although his paintings bear a unique signature style.
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