{"product_id":"19th-century-belgian-windmill-landscape-52856","title":"19th Century Belgian Windmill Landscape – Antique Oil Painting in Gold Frame by Charles Leickert (1816–1907)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Dutch landscape painting by Charles Henri Joseph Leickert (1816–1907) captures a serene waterside scene, likely set in the Netherlands, with boats resting along a calm canal and figures moving quietly along the shore. Leickert’s handling of light is particularly refined. Subtle tonal transitions in the sky and water reflect his sensitivity to changing conditions, a quality for which he is especially known. While celebrated for his winter scenes, works like this demonstrate his equally strong command of river and town landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is harmonious and natural, with cool blues, soft greys, and warm earth tones working together to create a peaceful, timeless scene. His brushwork is controlled yet lively, giving the painting both structure and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age. Light surface wear and patina. The frame shows age-related wear. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting is presented in an ornate gilt frame, enhancing its presence and complementing the richness of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Bio — Charles Leickert (1816–1907)\u003cbr\u003eCharles Henri Joseph Leickert was a Dutch landscape painter born in Brussels in 1816, later active primarily in The Hague and Amsterdam. Leickert became particularly known for his landscapes, where he masterfully captured the subtle effects of light in early morning and evening skies. However, he also produced a wide range of cityscapes and canal views, many of which reflect everyday life in the Netherlands with remarkable clarity and calm. In 1856, he became a member of the Royal Academy of Amsterdam, affirming his reputation within the Dutch art world. He worked in Amsterdam for several decades before later moving to Mainz, where he died in 1907. Today, his works are held in important collections, including the Rijksmuseum and the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and continue to be appreciated for their atmospheric quality and technical finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutch School\u003cbr\u003eCharles Leickert (1816–1907)\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e19th century\u003cbr\u003eCanal and village scene\u003cbr\u003eGilt frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing incl Frame:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 20.87 inch (53cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 27.17 inch (69cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.54 inch (9cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing Painting:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 11.81 inch (30cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17.72 inch (45cm)\u003cbr\u003eFREE International Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance:\u003cbr\u003eAll products are shipped in good boxes and very well packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are shipped fully insured for international shipping. In the very rare event that a product does not arrive or arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund for the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AmsterdamCurated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54113888141658,"sku":null,"price":3144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/8436\/8474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8037850955_mz91.jpg?v=1778095112","url":"https:\/\/amsterdamcurated.com\/products\/19th-century-belgian-windmill-landscape-52856","provider":"AmsterdamCurated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}