Zelfportret van Johannes Cornelis Haccou 1837

Johannes Cornelis Haccou's "Zelfportret van Johannes Cornelis Haccou" is a self-portrait drawing created in 1837, just two years before his death in 1839. This intimate portrait, executed in graphite on paper, shows the artist in a contemplative pose, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. The drawing's small dimensions (142 mm x 105 mm) suggest a personal work, perhaps created for the artist's own reflection or for close friends and family. Haccou's signature and the date "1837" are inscribed in the lower right corner of the work, adding a further layer of personal touch to this self-portrait. The drawing is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a little-known artist and reveals his skill in capturing his own likeness with nuanced detail and subtle expression.