Portret van de vrouw van Wilhelmus Johannes Steenhoff 1873 - 1932

"Portret van de vrouw van Wilhelmus Johannes Steenhoff" is a charcoal drawing created between 1873 and 1932 by Dutch artist Wilhelmus Johannes Steenhoff, showcasing the artist's signature style of realism with an emphasis on capturing the subject's likeness and mood. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the artist's wife in a close-up view, her face turned slightly away from the viewer, with a hint of melancholy in her expression. The artist's use of shading and lines reveals his masterful understanding of the human form and captures the subtle contours of his subject's face with striking detail. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into the artist's personal life and serves as a testament to the power of charcoal as a medium for expressing emotion and capturing individuality.