Portret van Louis Gallait 1884

"Portret van Louis Gallait" is a portrait of the Belgian painter Louis Gallait, created in 1884 by Willem Philip van der Veken. The artwork depicts Gallait in profile, wearing a dark suit and a black cap, with his signature inscribed below the image. The print is rendered in a realistic style, highlighting Gallait's detailed features and the texture of his clothing. This portrait exemplifies the artistry of van der Veken, a prominent Belgian printmaker who specialized in portraiture. The print is a valuable artifact for understanding both Gallait's legacy and the development of 19th-century printmaking techniques.