Portret van een onbekende man met fez 1863 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende man met fez" is an etching created by Dutch artist Theo Mesker between 1863 and 1885. The artwork features a profile portrait of an unknown man wearing a fez, a traditional hat worn in the Middle East and North Africa. The etching uses fine lines and hatching to depict the man’s features and the texture of his clothing. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is a small piece, measuring 127 mm in height and 72 mm in width. The portrait offers a glimpse into Mesker's interest in depicting individuals from different cultures, adding to the diversity of the Rijksmuseum's collection.