Portret van Emile Masquelier, schepen van Mons 1889

Auguste Danse's 1889 "Portret van Emile Masquelier, schepen van Mons" is a portrait etching of Emile Masquelier, a councilman from Mons, Belgium. Danse, a Belgian artist born in 1829, captures Masquelier in a formal pose, emphasizing his authority with the use of detailed lines and subtle shading. This work is housed at the Rijksmuseum and is a significant example of portraiture within the realistic tradition, reflecting the artist's skill in capturing likeness and conveying a sense of individuality.