Description & Technical information
Petrus Van Schendel was a Dutch genre painter who became
known for his nighttime scenes, lit by lamps or candles in a romantic style. This led to him being known as "Monsieur Chandelle".
Date: 1855
Period: 19th century
Medium: Oil on panel
Signature: Signed 'P. Van Schendel', dated and inscribed 'Bruxelles' (lower right)
Dimensions: cm (25¹/₄ x 19³/₄ inches)
Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom
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