Portret van Henri Vieuxtemps 1881

Auguste Danse’s *Portret van Henri Vieuxtemps*, an 1881 etching, depicts the renowned Belgian violinist Henri Vieuxtemps in a close-up portrait. The subject’s serious expression and the detailed rendering of his fur-trimmed coat and bowtie lend a sense of formality to the composition. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the world of classical music.