Portret van een onbekende man c. 1851 - 1883
johanhendrikhoffmeister
photo of handprinted image
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"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a lithograph by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister, a Dutch artist known for his portraiture. Created between 1851 and 1883, the artwork depicts a man seated, wearing a suit and spectacles. The subject's identity remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to the work. Despite the unknown sitter, Hoffmeister's keen attention to detail and realistic portrayal make this portrait a compelling and captivating piece. This lithograph, measuring 455 mm in height and 310 mm in width, exemplifies Hoffmeister's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, even when their identities are unknown.
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