Portret van Hein Boeken c. 1891

"Portret van Hein Boeken" is an etching by Willem Witsen, a Dutch painter and printmaker, from around 1891. The etching depicts Hein Boeken, a prominent figure in Dutch society at the time, in a close-up portrait. The work is characterized by Witsen's signature use of dark tones and expressive lines, capturing the subject's intense gaze and individual character. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifies Witsen's mastery of the printmaking medium and his keen observation of the human face.