Featured Dutch scene oil painting

This is a small, 12" x 16", oil on linen canvas with a name I can't make out. Hopefully new eyes will have some ideas? Guessing early 20th century or so?
Thanks!

 

These old eyes say Meeuwissen, which is originally a name from Brabant, in the south, where I live. Meeuwissens have been known to travel outside Brabant though.

 

That tear is usually an easy fix with a piece of like linen from the back!! Of course, then will also usually require 'touch up' on the front....keeping or selling will affect how you treat it?

 

That is definitely it! I see some similar paintings by Charles Meeuwissens that have sold on liveauctioneers with what looks like the same signature. Haven't researched the artist yet, hopefully something will come up.

I really needed your Dutch eyes - my American eyes just saw a really long, possibly first and last name, with far too many vowels. "McChulissen" or "Mooh Wissen" were my best guesses - which is why I didn't even put them down. Thank you!

I haven't tried repairing a canvas painting yet. I'm trying to work up to it...

 

You might want to check value first, and if keeping or selling, as it also needs a bit of restoration (in-painting)....as well as framing!!! AND probably cleaning too! It's a nice scene.....

 

The painting is reminiscent of Dutch 'Expressive Impressionism', which is Impressionism moving towards Expressionism, if that makes sense.
Datewise I think ca 1915-1925.

I like the scene too. It is a lovely painting, I love the light, and the way the sky is painted. Sky is so important in Dutch paintings.

 

It's a pleasure to look at, isn't it?

Debora

 

Although relatively simple, patches can cause problems in the future as it restricts the movement of the canvas in that area. It will cause stress and become more visible over time. So your recommendation to establish the value first is a good suggestion.

 

If you do decide to patch it, use materials that are not permanent. Even museum restorers are using materials that can be removed without damage for future restorations.

I use this very thin Japanese paper to repair punctures and smaller tears. I apply it with rabbit skin glue to the back.

https://www.talasonline.com/Tengujo-Tape

If you do touch up the paint, paint on a sample piece first and let it dry to make sure it will match. I save the leftover wet paint in tiny bottles or small plastic containers so if it does match, I have the exact sample ready to go without having to try and recreate it.