Portret van Pieter Melvill van Carnbee c. 1851 - 1883

"Portret van Pieter Melvill van Carnbee" is a portrait of Pieter Melvill van Carnbee, a Dutch officer, created by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister, a Dutch painter and lithographer, between 1851 and 1883. The portrait, which is a lithograph, depicts van Carnbee in a formal pose, wearing a military uniform with elaborate trimmings. Hoffmeister's use of shading and detail creates a realistic and dignified depiction of the subject. The portrait is a fine example of 19th-century portraiture, capturing the likeness and character of the subject with precision. The lithograph was likely created as a commemorative piece for a military publication or as a personal memento of van Carnbee's service.