Klaas Bording en zijn twee zoons, 1849 1849

This lithograph by Antoine Franciscus Cornelis Hoffmann, titled "Klaas Bording en zijn twee zoons," depicts a portrait of Klaas Bording and his two sons. Created in 1849, the work is an example of 19th-century portraiture with a focus on realism. The detailed portrayal of the subjects in their traditional Dutch clothing, likely fishermen, gives a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period. The composition of the portrait is traditional, with the figures placed in a straightforward manner. The inclusion of boats and seagulls at the bottom of the image alludes to their profession and the maritime setting. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.