Silhouetportret van Henri Theodore Roskes 1808 - 1844

"Silhouetportret van Henri Theodore Roskes" is a silhouette portrait created by Carl Cristiaan Fuchs between 1808 and 1844. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Henri Theodore Roskes in profile, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing likeness through negative space. Silhouettes, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, provided an affordable and accessible form of portraiture, often capturing the essence of the sitter rather than intricate details. This particular silhouette is a "proefdruk," or proof print, indicating its status as a preliminary version for potential reproduction.