Portret van Lodewijk de Geer c. 1810 - 1852

"Portret van Lodewijk de Geer" is a pencil drawing by Louis Henri de Fontenay depicting Lodewijk de Geer, a prominent Dutch merchant and politician. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases de Fontenay's skill in capturing the subject's likeness. The detailed rendering of de Geer's features, his attire, and the texture of his beard, exemplifies the artist's meticulous approach and adds realism to the portrait. This work, created between 1810 and 1852, provides a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in Dutch history.