Painting, After David Artz, Matthijs Theodorus Salk (D.1938), "Sewing School"!

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Gorgeous Painting, After David Artz, Matthijs Theodorus Salk (D.1938), "Sewing School"!
The product is a large antique painting by Matthijs Theodorus Salk, titled "The Sewing School at Katwijk." This post-war oil painting depicts women sewing and measures approximately 59.25 inches in length and 46 inches in height. The painting is framed and signed by the artist, making it a unique and valuable piece of art. Perfect for those interested in antique artwork, sewing school themes, and the 20th century, this painting captures a nostalgic and charming scene from the past.
Offered here is a substantial oil on canvas painting by Matthijs Theodorus Salk (d. 1938), executed after the well-known composition by Dutch genre painter David Adolph Constant Artz (1837–1890).
Titled “The Sewing School at Katwijk” (inscription on verso), the painting depicts a quiet Dutch interior scene with women and a young girl gathered around a table engaged in needlework. The composition features warm tonal lighting, period furnishings, and a stained glass window displaying heraldic imagery—faithfully capturing the spirit of the original 19th-century Dutch genre tradition.
Details:
Artist: Matthijs Theodorus Salk (after David Artz)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Subject: Dutch interior / sewing school scene
Sight Size: approx. 37.5" H x 50.75" W
Overall Framed Size: approx. 46" H x 59.25" W
Weight: approx. 24.5 lbs
Frame: Gilt frame (included)
The painting is inscribed on the reverse:
“The Sewing School at Katwijk.”
This is a large, impressive decorative work ideal for traditional interiors, collectors of Dutch genre scenes, or those seeking a museum-style statement piece.
Condition:
Canvas appears stable and properly mounted in frame. Please review photographs closely for surface condition and frame wear consistent with age.
This is not a print — it is an original oil painting executed after Artz’s composition.
A striking and sizable example of early 20th-century Dutch revival genre painting.
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.  24t26
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