Portret van George Hendrik Breitner by Jan Veth

Portret van George Hendrik Breitner 1891

drawing, graphite, charcoal

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portrait

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drawing

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charcoal drawing

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figuration

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romanticism

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graphite

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charcoal

This charcoal drawing, "Portret van George Hendrik Breitner," by Dutch artist Jan Veth, depicts the renowned painter George Hendrik Breitner in profile. Created in 1891, the portrait showcases Veth's masterful use of shading and line to capture Breitner's striking features, including his prominent beard and bowler hat. The piece is a testament to the artistic relationship between two prominent figures in Dutch art, highlighting the appreciation for realism in portraiture during this period. The drawing is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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