Portret van Pierre Levassor 1875 - 1905

Friedrich Hecht created this portrait of Pierre Levassor using lithography. Without a date, it's difficult to say exactly when the portrait was made, but the artist's life, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, provides some context. Hecht, who lived during a period of significant social and political change in Europe, shows us Levassor, a man of apparent importance, depicted with a quiet confidence. He is leaning casually against a chair, his dark coat and bow tie speak to the conventions of bourgeois respectability. What does it mean to memorialize someone in this way? How does this portrait reflect the complex dance between public persona and private identity, especially during an era defined by strict social norms? It invites us to consider not only Levassor's life, but also the choices made in representing him, and the values that such a representation upholds. The portrait offers a glimpse into a specific historical moment, inviting reflection on the individual within the broader socio-political landscape.