Portret van Frederik W. van Eeden 1874 - 1925

Jan Veth’s charcoal drawing, “Portret van Frederik W. van Eeden,” is a powerful portrait of the Dutch writer and physician Frederik Willem van Eeden. Executed between 1874 and 1925, the work captures van Eeden’s seated figure with arms crossed, and his gaze directed downwards. The artist’s loose, gestural lines create a sense of depth and movement, highlighting the subject’s introspective nature. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the drawing stands as a testament to Veth’s mastery of portraiture.