OS, Jan van
(b. 1744, Middelharnis, d. 1808, Den Haag)
OS, Jan van (b. 1744, Middelharnis, d. 1808, Den Haag) |
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Summer Landscape-Oil on panel, 27 x 35 cm Private collection | ||
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Although principally known for his decorative flower still-lifes, Jan van Os started his painting career with river landscapes such as the present painting which depicts a summer landscape with a mill near water, moored sailing boats and a rowing boat along the shore, and a peasant couple in the foreground. It is signed lower centre: J:Van Os fecit.
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