Dating |
presumably circa 1897 |
Material / technique |
black and white conté on paper |
Dimensions |
35,5 x 27 cm |
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Exhibitions |
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Provenance |
Frits Goovaerts
circa 1985 Gift by Frits Goovaerts to present owner |
Current residence |
Private property Utrecht |
Signature |
none |
Headings |
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Remarks |
In 1896 Henri Goovaerts stays in Essen for a while to portray the noble family Von Waldthausen. Lily Meyer is employed by this family as a governess. Henri and Lily get acquainted and fall in love. On 4 June 1898 they marry in Düsseldorf. |