Etching ‘Koffiemalen’ (Grinding coffee) – Bram Steelink after August Allebé, 19th century

‘Koffiemalen’ (Grinding Coffee) – etching by Bram Steelink after August Allebé

An atmospheric etching titled ‘Koffiemalen’ (Grinding Coffee): an old woman in a white cap sits on a rush-seated chair grinding coffee in a coffee mill on her lap, with her clogs on the floor, a copper kettle and a black cat at her feet. Below the image at left ‘Aug. Allebé pinx.’, at right ‘Bram Steelink sculp.’. The painting by August Allebé (1838–1927) is in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam; the same etching by Abraham George (Bram) Steelink is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

Why we chose this piece

A typically Dutch genre scene full of warmth and humour. The cat eyeing the kettle is the finishing touch.

Style and interior

Suits a Dutch, country-style or classic interior, and of course the kitchen or coffee corner.

Dimensions: 25.3 × 31 cm
Engraver: Abraham George (Bram) Steelink
After: August Allebé (1838–1927)
Technique: etching
Period: last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: Good. Crisp impression with plate mark. The paper is lightly toned with a few small spots; the edges are lightly worn (photo 1).

Price:
€ 45

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