Portret van de schilder H.J. Scholten 1881 - 1885

This is a portrait of Dutch painter H.J. Scholten, created by Maurits Verveer between 1881 and 1885. The photograph is part of a collection of portraits of Dutch artists by Verveer, now held at the Rijksmuseum. The photo captures Scholten in a formal pose, his signature below, demonstrating the photographic techniques of the 19th century, a time when the medium was rapidly evolving. The image is a testament to the intersection of artistic creation and technological advancement, capturing the likeness of a fellow artist in a way that was new and intriguing for the time.