Portret van een onbekende man by Willem Philip van der Veken

Portret van een onbekende man 1881

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white colour balance

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

light pencil work

white dominant colour

light coloured

tonal art

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

positive shape

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a lithograph created by Willem Philip van der Veken in 1881. The artwork depicts a man in a dark suit, his face serious and contemplative. This lithograph, likely a portrait commission, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject. The work's small size (230 mm x 158 mm) suggests an intimate portrait intended for personal viewing.