Portret van Cornelis Johan de Lange van Wijngaarden 1829 - 1863

This portrait of Cornelis Johan de Lange van Wijngaarden, created by Adrianus Johannes Ehnle in 1829-1863, is a masterful example of 19th-century portraiture. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the sitter's distinguished presence in a formal pose, emphasizing his social status through meticulous detail. The subject, seated in a chair with a decorative back, holds a book, suggesting his intellectual pursuits. Ehnle's use of subtle shading and tonal variations creates a realistic portrayal of the sitter's features and attire. The overall composition, with its focus on the central figure, emphasizes the importance of individual identity and social standing within the portrait genre.