Portret van Louis Couperus 1892

This is a portrait of the Dutch writer Louis Couperus, a famous author, by Jan Veth, a Dutch painter and graphic artist. Veth's drawing, executed in 1892, captures Couperus with a sharp and realistic approach, highlighting his features with meticulous detail, from his receding hairline to his neatly trimmed beard. The work, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Veth's ability to portray both the physical likeness and the intellectual presence of his subject.