Portret van kunstenaar Wouter Verschuur 1874 - 1875

"Portret van kunstenaar Wouter Verschuur" is a charcoal drawing created by August Allebé between 1874 and 1875. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the artist Wouter Verschuur in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail in the subject’s features and clothing. The artwork captures Verschuur's serious expression, highlighting his prominent beard and the folds of his coat. Allebé’s mastery of charcoal is evident in the nuanced shading and subtle transitions in tone. This piece exemplifies the realism movement that dominated Dutch art in the late 19th century.