Artwork

Portret van Jacques De Mersseman

Portret van Jacques De Mersseman, by Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman, oil, 1853
Portret van Jacques De Mersseman, by Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman, oil, 1853

Portret van Jacques De Mersseman is an oil painting by the Realist artist Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman.

This painting depicts a man dressed in a black coat and white shirt, with a black bow tie. He has dark hair and is holding a book in his right hand. The background of the painting is a dark color.

The man's attire suggests that he is from the 19th century, and the style of the painting is reminiscent of portraits from that era. The use of dark colors in the background creates a sense of depth and contrast with the subject.

The painting is held at the Groeningemuseum, which is known for its collection of Flemish and Belgian art. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman.

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1853 by Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman, is a portrait of a man identified as Jacques De Mersseman. It is part of the collection at the Groeningemuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing 19th-century attire, including a black coat, white shirt, and black bow tie, and is holding a book in his right hand. The dark background creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing attention to the subject.

Technique & Style

The painting's style is characteristic of 19th-century portraiture, with a focus on realistic representation and the use of dark colors to create depth.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted by Auguste-Joseph De Mersseman, likely a relative of the subject, given the shared surname. It is now held at the Groeningemuseum, known for its collection of Flemish and Belgian art.

Artist & collection

Groeningemuseum

Museum

Groeningemuseum

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