Portret van Hendrik Conscience by Joseph Franck

Portret van Hendrik Conscience 1835 - 1883

josephfranck

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pencil work

This lithograph portrait of Hendrik Conscience, a prominent Belgian writer known for his novels and short stories, was created by Joseph Franck between 1835 and 1883. The work depicts Conscience in a formal pose, wearing a suit and bow tie, capturing his likeness in intricate detail. This portrait exemplifies the meticulous style of 19th-century portraiture, revealing the artist’s skill in rendering subtle variations in tone and texture.