Portret van Samuel Elias Stein c. 1851 - 1883

Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister’s "Portret van Samuel Elias Stein" is a black and white portrait lithograph created between 1851 and 1883. This lithograph depicts Samuel Elias Stein, likely a prominent figure of the time. Hoffmeister was a well-known Dutch artist born in 1823 and passed away in 1904, recognized for his portraiture and landscape paintings. The image is rendered in a realistic style, capturing Stein's likeness with detail. The composition emphasizes the subject, with a simple background allowing Stein to be the focal point. This work exemplifies the artistic trends and techniques of portraiture prevalent in 19th century Europe.