A Market By Candlelight
To scale 31 x 25 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during van Schendel's most productive period in the 1840s, this work exemplifies his reputation as the premier painter of nocturnes in 19th-century Dutch art, earning him the nickname "Monsieur Chandelle" among Parisian collectors. The artist's fascination with artificial light sources emerged during his time in Amsterdam's bustling markets, where he observed how vendors' lanterns transformed mundane commercial activity into scenes of dramatic beauty. Van Schendel's market paintings were highly sought after by wealthy merchants and aristocrats across Europe, who appreciated both the technical virtuosity required to capture such complex lighting effects and the romantic appeal of these intimate glimpses into working-class life. His influence extended beyond the Netherlands, inspiring later Romantic painters to explore similar themes of urban life illuminated by flickering flames and oil lamps.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 25 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1550121
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Every piece is made to order and ships by the next business day (Monday–Friday). Standard ground delivery typically arrives 3–5 business days after shipment, so most orders are on your wall within a week of ordering.
Returns & The Love-It Guarantee
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Pieces that arrive damaged in transit are replaced or refunded immediately. Email our team with a photo within 7 days of receipt.
Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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