Portret van François Collard 1894

Willem Philip van der Veken’s “Portret van François Collard” (1894) is a realistic portrait of François Collard. The artwork captures Collard in a formal pose, wearing a suit and a dark coat, with a subtle, almost somber tone. The image, rendered in black and white, utilizes shading and subtle detail to create a sense of depth and realism. The portrait, measuring 392 mm in height and 300 mm in width, serves as a window into 19th-century portraiture, capturing the details of a man's appearance and attire.