Portret van Gerrit ter Haar 1886 - 1919

Johannes van Gijn’s "Portret van Gerrit ter Haar" is a black and white drawing depicting the subject in profile, smoking a pipe. The artist, born in 1876, is known for his drawings and paintings that depict people from everyday life. The artwork was created between 1886 and 1919, the year of Van Gijn’s death, suggesting it is a portrait of a close acquaintance. The portrait demonstrates the artist’s skills in capturing both likeness and a sense of character, making it a fine example of portraiture from the late 19th century.