{"product_id":"the-guitar-lesson-by-henriette-ronner-knip","title":"The Guitar Lesson by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip","description":"Henriëtte Ronner-Knip\u003cbr\u003e 1821-1909 | Dutch-Belgian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Guitar Lesson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Henriëtte Ronner\" (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on panel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Henriëtte Ronner-Knip ranks among the most celebrated painters of cats in nineteenth-century Europe. Painted in the 1880s, \u003cem\u003eThe Guitar Lesson\u003c\/em\u003e captures the wit, charm and technical brilliance that made the artist internationally renowned. Her delightful feline scenes were eagerly collected across Europe and remain among the most sought-after examples of Victorian animal painting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A lively family of cats gathers around a guitar in an amusing parody of a music lesson. Their curious paws suggest that this practice session may be more mischievous than musical. Ronner-Knip renders each animal with remarkable individuality, using loose yet assured brushwork to convey the softness and texture of their fur. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Amsterdam into a distinguished family of artists and cat lovers before settling in Brussels, Ronner-Knip became one of Europe's foremost painters of cats during the Victorian era. As cats evolved from practical mousers into cherished household companions, her affectionate portrayals perfectly reflected changing tastes among an increasingly prosperous middle class. Admired for combining meticulous observation with exceptional technical skill, she exhibited internationally and enjoyed royal patronage throughout her career. Today, her paintings reside in important museum collections, including the Rijksmuseum, which holds the closely related watercolor \u003cem\u003eThe Musicians\u003c\/em\u003e, underscoring the enduring appeal of this delightful subject. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 20 7\/8\" high x 27 7\/8\" wide (52.90 x 70.68 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 29 1\/2\" high x 36 3\/4\" wide x 3 1\/4\" deep (74.93 x 93.35 x 8.26 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Kunsthandel Buffa \u0026amp; Zonen, Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45252325834887,"sku":"32-2900","price":112500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2900_1.png?v=1784150580","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/the-guitar-lesson-by-henriette-ronner-knip","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}