VTG "Sun Hats" Watercolor Print of 2 Children at Beach signed E Van Goethem
Frame measures 14" in height 12" in width
Picture approximately 7" in height and 5" in width
There is an small imperfection on the top of the frame
The paper on the back show some wear (see photo), otherwise, it is in great condition.
Edouard Van Goethem was born the son of a Belgian father and Irish mother in Brussels in 1857. His parents set up an orphanage for Protestant children and his father also ran the family sugar refinery. There were five children in the family and the eldest son eventually took over the running of the refinery. Edouard was not interested in business. He cared only for music and art and was educated at the Lycee and Conservatoire.