Zelfportret 1811 - 1875

This self-portrait by Dutch artist Antoon van IJsendijck, created sometime between 1811 and 1875, is a finely rendered drawing in graphite on paper. The artist’s serious expression and detailed portrayal of his clothing, including a bow tie and double-breasted jacket, suggest a formal, perhaps self-conscious, presentation of his identity as a professional artist. The work is currently on view at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.