Portret van Cornelis Willem Hendrik van Kaathoven Possibly 1854 - 1857

This lithograph, "Portret van Cornelis Willem Hendrik van Kaathoven," was created by Johann Peter Berghaus, a prominent artist born in 1810 and active in the mid-19th century. Dated between 1854 and 1857, the portrait depicts Cornelis Willem Hendrik van Kaathoven in a seated position, holding a book. The artwork is displayed at the Rijksmuseum and showcases Berghaus's mastery of portraiture with meticulous details in the subject's clothing and features. This work offers a glimpse into the life of a 19th-century gentleman, reflecting the period's aesthetics through its composition and subject matter.