Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Recruiting Sarjeant is a 1864 watercolor by Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This crowded room looks like a village tavern or meeting hall. People of all ages sit at long tables, eating and talking while others stand around. A few men in wide-brimmed hats and old-fashioned clothes hold drinks or lean against the walls. One woman sits nursing a baby, and a man plays a drum. The walls are rough wood, with small windows letting in dim light. A flag hangs near the ceiling, and the floor is uneven, with a few scattered objects like a hat and a basket. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the faces and clothes, making some areas brighter than others. This style helps show the mix of moods—some folks look tired, others curious or relaxed. If you like this scene, look up Realism next to see more paintings that focus on everyday life.
A watercolour titled *The Recruiting Sergeant* was created in 1864 by Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
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Herman Frederik Carel, or Herman ten Kate, the Elder (16 February 1822 – 26 March 1891), was a Dutch artist known for his paintings, drawings, and prints.
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