Portret van Jhr. Alexander Frederik de Savornin Lohman 1874 - 1925

Jan Veth made this drawing of Alexander Frederik de Savornin Lohman using blue colored pencil on paper. Veth’s portrait captures Lohman, a significant figure in Dutch politics, in a moment of contemplation, his gaze averted, his hand gently supporting his chin. Veth was deeply engaged with the social and political issues of his time. During an era marked by shifting political landscapes and growing social awareness, portraits served not just as representations of physical likeness but as indicators of social standing and character. Lohman, an aristocrat, was a prominent figure within the Anti-Revolutionary Party, a political group advocating for Christian values in government. The use of the blue pencil lends the work an intimate, almost vulnerable quality. In his portraits, Veth often explored the inner lives of his subjects, capturing not just their external appearance but also their psychological depth. Lohman's thoughtful pose hints at the weight of his responsibilities and perhaps the internal conflicts he faced navigating the changing world.