Portret van Aeneas Mackay by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister

Portret van Aeneas Mackay c. 1851 - 1883

johanhendrikhoffmeister

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Aeneas Mackay" is a portrait of the Dutch businessman Aeneas Mackay, created by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister between 1851 and 1883. The lithograph depicts Mackay standing in a three-quarter pose, dressed in a formal suit of the period. Hoffmeister, known for his portraits, captures Mackay's likeness with precision and detail. This work exemplifies the artist's skill in portraying individuals with a sense of realism and dignity.