Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball

Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball was an artist active from 1834 to 1866, specializing in graphic arts, including both prints and drawing. While definitive biographical details are sparse, their surviving body of work establishes a professional engagement with figurative and animal studies throughout the mid-19th century.

The artist’s historical significance is confirmed by representation in major institutional collections. A total of nine works, comprised of eight prints and one drawing, are held in museum collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

The documented works focus on observational scenes and genre subjects. Titles such as Bedelaars (Beggars) indicate an interest in human figures, while other pieces showcase attention to animal anatomy and equestrian themes. Notable examples include the print Paard in een stal (Horse in a stable), the conversational piece Gesprek bij een drinkbak (Conversation at a drinking trough), and the equestrian study Ruiter en een hond (Rider and a dog). These Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball prints demonstrate a sustained focus on depicting daily life and animal husbandry.

As many historical works of this period transition into the public domain, documentation of Verhoeven-Ball's output becomes widely accessible. These historical images are frequently utilized for academic study and reproduced as high-quality prints.