Houben, Henri (Belgian 1858 - 1931), The Shepherd Leading the Flock past a Cottage, oil on canvas, 15.5 x 18.5 inches, signed lower right, framed in a period gilded and scrolled Victorian frame measuring 26 x 29 inches, Provenance: The Estate of Bruce Baker, Pittsburgh, Pa., Born in Antwerp in 1858, Henri Houbén was the son of a violin master at the Antwerp School of Music. In 1877, Houbén enrolled at the Antwerp Academy and became a student of the painter Karel Verlat. Houbén spent some time in Holland, but eventually returned and settled in Belgium where he enjoyed a successful career as a painter of landscapes, portraits, and figures. In 1885, he was appointed painting master at the Antwerp Academy, a position which he held until his death in 1931. In 1921, Houbén traveled to Spain with fellow Belgian artist Jan van Puyenbroeck (1887-1972). This is a great example of the naturalist painting that Houben is best known for.

in good condition with an early 20th Century framed under glass treatment. Some slight cracking in the sky at the top left. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A current list of shippers is listed on our website www.conceptgallery.com under “Auctions” / “Shipping” tab.