Le Havre – The Artists – Ten Cate, Siebe Johannes – Travel Information and Tips for France

This page forms part of a series of pages dedicated to the many artists who painted in Le Havre. A full list of all the artists with a link to their works can be found at the bottom of this page.

Siebe Johannes ten Cate (1858 – 1908) was a Dutch-Frisian painter in the Impressionist style, who spent most of his working life in France.

His father was Jan ten Cate, a tanner who entered politics and became the Mayor of Sneek. His grandfather, Steven ten Cate also served as Mayor.

He studied at the Rijksakademie and, after graduating, continued his studies in Antwerp and Brussels. At the age of twenty-two, he settled in Paris and opened his own studio. Soon, he found himself influenced by impressionism. He also became a friend of Kees van Dongen and the two briefly shared a home in Montmartre in 1897.

Van Gogh was an acquaintance and described Ten Cate as “a very neat man, completely dressed in black cloth“, and not at all like a typical poor artist.

His favorite subjects were landscapes, city and harbor views, often populated with figures. Le Havre was one of his favorite locations. He also made some etchings and lithographs.

Click here to read Ten Cate’s full bio on Wikipedia.

NOTE: A blackbox like this one, means that there is an explanation text about today’s situation of the painting above it.
NOTE: Click on this photo icon anywhere below a painting to see a photo of what the area looks like today.

1901 - Siebe Johannes Ten Cate - The Grand Quai of Le Havre — 1901 – Siebe Johannes Ten Cate – The Grand Quai of Le Havre

TODAY: The “Grand Quai” has been renamed “Southampton Quai”, although it’s still often referred to as the Grand Quai.

1904 - Siebe Johannes Ten Cate - Le Havre — 1904 – Siebe Johannes Ten Cate – Le Havre

TODAY: What you see landside is the “La Heve”, the intersection between Le Havre and Sainte-Adresse (it’s where the airport is).

1904 - Siebe Johannes Ten Cate - On the docks, Le Havre — 1904 – Siebe Johannes Ten Cate – On the docks, Le Havre

1908 - Siebe Johannes Ten Cate - Le Havre — 1908 – Siebe Johannes Ten Cate – Le Havre

TODAY: This is what the harbour entrance/exit still looks like. As usual you’ll find incredible sunsets.

Sainte-Adresse

The city of Sainte-Adresse lies against Le Havre, and the beach promenade is integrated seamlessly into the Le Havre one.

ten Cate painted in several places in France. These are the places he painted in Normandy (links “⇠” to his works will appear below when published):

Here are the painters/artists who painted in Le Havre:

Click here for a map listing all artists and where they painted in the Le Havre area.

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