Portret van Hendrik Conscience 1883

This is a portrait of Hendrik Conscience, a Belgian author, created in 1883 by Belgian artist Piet Verhaert. The drawing is executed in pencil and depicts Conscience in profile, his beard and hair rendered in a detailed and expressive style. Verhaert's keen observation of the sitter is evident in the subtle nuances of the face and the sense of realism captured in this portrait. The artist's signature is visible below the subject. This piece is an example of 19th-century portraiture and offers a glimpse into the life and work of a renowned figure in Belgian literature.