Portret van Louis-Joseph Alvin, hoofdconservator van de Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België, en profil 1888

"Portret van Louis-Joseph Alvin, hoofdconservator van de Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België, en profil" is a pencil drawing by Belgian artist Auguste Danse, created in 1888. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Louis-Joseph Alvin, the head curator of the Royal Library of Belgium, in profile. Danse's skillful rendering captures Alvin's likeness in a realistic and detailed manner, emphasizing his refined features and the dignified air of a prominent figure in the cultural sphere. The drawing's intimate scale and close-up perspective create a sense of immediacy and intimacy, inviting the viewer into a personal encounter with the subject.