Portret van G.J.J. van Os c. 1800 - 1900

This portrait of G.J.J. van Os, created by the artist known as Monogrammist ML, is a small-scale drawing measuring 70 mm in height and 55 mm in width. The artwork depicts a man with a receding hairline, and a serious expression, wearing a coat with a high collar. The artist utilizes fine lines to create texture and detail in the sitter's features, clothing and the background, creating a sense of realism in the portrait. The artwork is a prime example of the neoclassical style prevalent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, which emphasized simplicity and order.