Portret van Tak van Poortvliet 1874 - 1925

This pencil drawing, created between 1874 and 1925, is a portrait of Tak van Poortvliet by Dutch artist Jan Veth. Veth, born in 1864, is known for his portraits and landscapes. The work, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts van Poortvliet in a seated pose, captured in a quick, expressive sketch style that conveys the sitter's personality. The artist’s use of line and shading give the drawing a sense of depth and volume.