Interieur met een groep mensen die een portret maakt van een man 1806 - 1877
jeanbaptistemadou
pencil drawn
photo of handprinted image
aged paper
light pencil work
photo restoration
ink paper printed
light coloured
white palette
archive photography
old-timey
"Interieur met een groep mensen die een portret maakt van een man," a lithograph by Jean-Baptiste Madou, depicts a scene of social gathering in the 19th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the intimate ambiance of a drawing session, with a group of individuals attentively observing as an artist meticulously renders the portrait of a man seated in the foreground. Madou's keen eye for detail is evident in the portrayal of clothing, gestures, and expressions, creating a sense of realism and immediacy. The composition, with its focus on the central figure, underscores the significance of portraiture as a medium for capturing individual likeness and societal status. The lithograph serves as a glimpse into the social customs and artistic practices prevalent in Madou's time.
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