Portret van een officier (?) 1785 - 1837

"Portret van een officier (?)" is a graphite drawing by Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar, created sometime between 1785 and 1837. The drawing, measuring 93 mm in height and 75 mm in width, depicts the bust of a man wearing a lace-trimmed collar, likely an officer due to his attire. This piece provides a glimpse into Bagelaar's draftsmanship and the depiction of 18th-century military fashion. The piece is part of a larger collection of works by Bagelaar, which include portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes, demonstrating the artist's versatility in depicting life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.