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The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
The tender touch by Charles Rochussen
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The tender touch 1849 - 1894

Charles Rochussen

GouachePaperWatercolourPaint
 23 ⨯ 29 ⨯ 3 cm
ConditionVery good
Price on request

Van der Aalst Fine Art

  • About the artwork
    A romantic scene by Charles Rochussen, called ´Le Touche Tendre´, the tender touch.
    Watercolor and pencil on paper, ca. 1849 – 1894
    Artist's initials 'CR', bottom mid-left
    23 cm x 29.5 cm incl. frame, 18 cm x 24.5 cm excl. frame
    From a private collection
  • About the artist

    Charles Rochussen (1814–1894) was a prominent 19th-century Dutch painter, illustrator, and printmaker who played an important role in the transition from traditional Dutch Realism to the looser, more atmospheric tendencies that would later characterize Impressionism.

    Initially trained in a more classical, detailed style, Rochussen developed a freer approach to composition and brushwork over time. His paintings often depict historical events, genre scenes, and lively depictions of everyday life, rendered with a sense of movement and narrative energy. This evolution in style allowed him to capture not only the physical details of a scene but also its atmosphere and immediacy.

    As an illustrator and printmaker, Rochussen reached a wide audience, contributing to books and publications that helped shape visual culture in the Netherlands during the 19th century. His ability to combine storytelling with artistic innovation positioned him as a key figure in Dutch art, bridging academic traditions and more modern approaches to light, color, and representation.

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Artwork details

Category
Works on Paper19th Century Works on Paper
Subject
RomanticMood
Style
19th Century ArtRomanticism (1780-1880)
Material & Technique
GouachePaperWatercolourPaint
Colour
WhiteRedBrown