Catharina Josephina den Tex-Biben 1882

"Catharina Josephina den Tex-Biben" is an oil painting on canvas created by Dutch artist Thérèse Schwartze in 1882. The painting is a portrait of the sitter, Catharina Josephina den Tex-Biben, wearing a striking red dress with a black hat and a white lace collar. The sitter's pose and gaze create a sense of quiet elegance, typical of the realist portraiture style prevalent in the late 19th century. Schwartze was known for her skill in depicting realistic details and capturing subtle expressions, evident in the painting's nuanced brushstrokes and the sitter's gentle demeanor.