Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Aeneas Mackay by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister

Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Aeneas Mackay c. 1851 - 1883

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photo of handprinted image

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shape in negative space

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light pencil work

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yellowing background

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photo restoration

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portrait reference

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pencil drawing

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yellow element

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tonal art

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remaining negative space

Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister’s "Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Aeneas Mackay" is a realistic portrait of a man in a coat and cravat, believed to be Aeneas Mackay, a Scottish merchant and landowner. Created between 1851 and 1883, the portrait reflects the meticulous detail and attention to likeness common to 19th-century portraiture. The identity of the sitter remains uncertain, adding to the intrigue of this historical artwork.

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