Hendrik Marcus Schouten

Hendrik Marcus Schouten was an artist documented as active in 1806, known exclusively through his work in printmaking. While definitive biographical dates are unavailable, the nature and subjects of his known works align with early 19th-century genre and landscape traditions.

The documented catalog of Schouten’s output consists of five distinct prints held in major institutional collections. These works demonstrate an interest in pastoral scenery and figurative studies. His landscape subjects include Landschap met huis aan een rivier and two compositions titled Landschap met visser. These prints place him within the tradition of Dutch artists focusing on regional topography and daily life.

Beyond landscapes, Schouten executed figure studies and portraits, including Voerman met pelsmuts and the more specific commissioned piece, Portret met nieuwjaarswens van Jan Campert.

The historical importance of these Hendrik Marcus Schouten prints is established by their preservation in the Rijksmuseum. Today, such historical works often reside in the public domain, ensuring widespread access to museum-quality archival images and downloadable artwork for study.