Karikatuurportret van Jan Gerard Smits 1850 - 1899

Elchanon Verveer’s caricature of Jan Gerard Smits, dating from between 1850 and 1899, shows a humorous and exaggerated portrait of a man dressed in a fur coat and hat, with an elongated face and exaggerated features. The drawing, done in charcoal and watercolor, highlights Verveer's talent for capturing personality with expressive lines and a sense of movement. Held in the Rijksmuseum, this work provides insight into Verveer's distinctive style, characterized by his playful and often satirical approach to portraiture.