Buste van een onbekende zeeman met baard en hoed 1866 - 1910

"Buste van een onbekende zeeman met baard en hoed" (Bust of an unknown sailor with beard and hat) is an etching created between 1866 and 1910 by Dutch artist Louis van Engelen. It depicts a close-up portrait of an older man with a thick beard and a wide-brimmed hat, likely a sailor. The etching is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a prime example of van Engelen's realistic and detailed style, showcasing his mastery of the etching technique. The use of light and shadow contributes to the sense of depth and realism in the artwork.