Time
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
9.5; 105; 121.5
About this artwork
signatuur en datum, rechtsonder: ‘P.C. Wonder F. 1810’
Art Historical Context
**Time** by Pieter Christel Wonder (1780–1852) is a striking oil on canvas from 1810, measuring 121.5 × 105 cm and housed in the Rijks. Signed and dated in the lower rightP.C. Wonder F. 1810”—this exemplifies early 19th-century Dutch during a period of political transition, as the Netherlands shifted from the Kingdom of Holland direct French rule under Napoleon. Wonder, a Dutch artist known for his contributions to genre and allegorical scenes, employs the rich, luminous qualities of oil on canvas to explore timeless themes. The large scale suggests it was intended for a prominent display, al...