Portret van een jongen 1878 - 1931

"Portret van een jongen" (Portrait of a Boy) is a realist painting created by Dutch artist Heinrich M. Krabbé in the late 19th or early 20th century. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy with a somber expression, turned slightly away from the viewer. The subject's simple clothing and the muted palette of browns and grays convey a sense of everyday life. The piece is a testament to Krabbé's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects. The work is a fine example of the realist movement in portraiture. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition and creates a sense of realism.