Henri Houben

Henri Houben (1858–1931, born and died in Antwerp) was a Belgian genre painter.

He also travelled in Italy and Spain, but developed a particular fondness for the Netherlands, especially the maritime areas and Zeeland, working in Katwijk, Middelburg, Volendam, Veere, Vlissingen, Sluis and Yerseke.

In Volendam he was a regular guest at the Hotel Spaander, a favorite spot for many painters, including Renoir.

His preferred subjects were the picturesque villagers who, at that time, still often dressed in native costume.

He also produced five etchings for "Les Pittoresques", a book of sonnets by Georges Eekhoud.