Portret van Jan Hofker c. 1906
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light pencil work
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personal sketchbook
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portrait drawing
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"Portret van Jan Hofker" is a 1906 portrait etching by Willem Witsen, a renowned Dutch artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the subject, Jan Hofker, in profile, highlighting his prominent mustache and receding hairline. Witsen's skilled use of line and shadow creates a sense of realism, capturing the subject's individual features. This work showcases Witsen's mastery of portraiture within the context of the Dutch etching revival.
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