Salomon Verveer lived and worked in The Hague and was, as a valued member of Pulchri Studio, one of the central figures of the Hague art scene. Both Willem II and Willem III purchased drawings and paintings from him. Verveer’s body of work, around 1840, mainly consisted of water-rich city and village landscapes, which, with their romantic atmosphere and vivid color palette, show the influence of his recently deceased friend W.J.J. Nuijen. Later, he painted with a more natural light and without romantic motifs such as ruins and reflective rivers. His paintings were especially beloved by contemporaries due to the lively rendering of fabric and texture. As a result, he also frequently painted the city or seascapes of his painter friends from The Hague and Amsterdam. His most important student was Jan Weissenbruch.

The artwork is available for viewing in our gallery. Additionally, Art Dumay has a framing workshop (celebrating its 85th anniversary this year) and a restoration studio. Should you wish to make use of these services, we would be happy to assist you.