Silhouetportret van Alexander Karel Willem Suerman by Pieter Wilhelmus van de Weijer

Silhouetportret van Alexander Karel Willem Suerman c. 1842 - 1880

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

light pencil work

wedding photograph

photo restoration

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

This silhouette portrait of Alexander Karel Willem Suerman was created by Pieter Wilhelmus van de Weijer, a Dutch artist known for his work in the silhouette genre, between 1842 and 1880. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Suerman's profile in a simple yet elegant manner, highlighting his features and attire. The silhouette style, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, offered an affordable and accessible means for capturing likenesses. This piece exemplifies the artistic skill required to create a compelling image through negative space and precise lines.