Portret van meneer Geerts 1883

"Portret van meneer Geerts" is a portrait of a man named Geerts, created by Willem Philip van der Veken in 1883. This small-scale portrait, measuring only 120 mm by 80 mm, depicts the subject in a seated pose, wearing a dark suit and bow tie, and with a thick white beard. The artist’s signature is visible in the bottom right corner of the work. The work's realism and close-up composition capture the subject's personality and create an intimate portrait. This portrait is a valuable example of portraiture in the 19th century, offering insight into the lives of ordinary people during that time.