Silhouetportret van man naar links 1778 - 1838

This silhouette portrait, created between 1778 and 1838, depicts a man in profile, his features outlined in black against a light background. The image is set within an oval frame, characteristic of silhouette portraits, a popular genre of art in the 18th and 19th centuries. Anthonie van den Bos, a Dutch artist known for his silhouettes, created this piece, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The delicate detail of the man’s hair and clothing, rendered in the characteristic stark contrast of the silhouette style, adds to the artistic merit of this work.