Highlights of the Collection
The Mesdag Collection contains the extraordinary range of 19th-century art amassed by the renowned marine painter and art collector Hendrik Willem Mesdag and artist Sientje Mesdag-van Houten.
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The Mesdags
Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten both became artists. Browse the highlights from this collection.
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Dutch Art
Discover the highlights from the collection of Dutch art assembled by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten.
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French Art
The Mesdags collected a great deal of art by Barbizon painters and other French masters. Discover the highlights from this collection.
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Japanese Decorative Art
The Mesdags collected a range of Japanese decorative art: everything from samurai swords to Satsuma earthenware vases. Discover the highlights from this collection.
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Antonio Mancini
Hendrik Willem Mesdag regularly sent money to the Italian artist Antonio Mancini, who in return sent him paintings and drawings. Discover the collection.
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Theo Colenbrander
Hendrik Willem and Sientje Mesdag were keen collectors of ceramics. They had an unparalleled collection of ceramics by Theo Colenbrander, a designer based in The Hague. Discover his eye-catching designs and vivid colours.
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Barbara van Houten
Barbara van Houten was a versatile artist. She worked in various techniques, but her etchings were her greatest strength. Discover highlights from our collection.
