Henri Houben (1858-1931) Belgian, Lithograph Print Genre Scene "The Fisherman's Flirt, Volendam". Dutch genre scene, likely a lithograph or watercolor, depicting figures in traditional Volendam dress gathered on a brick quay with village houses and a windmill in the distance, presented in a large silk-matted frame. Attributed lower left. Printer's information lower right. Framed.

Overall Size: 22 x 38 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 14 x 30 1/2 in.

Henri Houben (1858–1931) was a Belgian painter associated with the Antwerp School, known for his historical scenes, genre paintings, and depictions of 17th-century Flemish life. Born in Antwerp, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp under prominent teachers including Charles Verlat. Houben developed a reputation for lively compositions featuring soldiers, tavern scenes, and historical subjects inspired by the Flemish Baroque tradition, particularly the work of David Teniers the Younger. His paintings are characterized by rich color, detailed costumes, and narrative storytelling, reflecting both academic training and a revival of interest in Flemish Golden Age themes. During his career he exhibited widely in Belgium and abroad and also contributed illustrations and decorative work, becoming a respected figure in the late 19th- and early 20th-century Belgian art world.

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