Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Bastiaan de Poorter in 1852.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Untitled?

Museum-quality prints of Untitled are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Untitled

Bastiaan de Poorter , 1852

Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Bastiaan de Poorter. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

The artist paid close attention to the details of his uniform—buttons, braid, even the sheen on his boots.

You see a man in a dark military uniform standing in front of a blurry landscape. His left hand rests on the hilt of his sword. The face is sharp, but the background fades into soft greens and browns.

This painting was made in 1852, but we don’t know who painted it. The man is Huibert Gerard Baron Nahuys van Burgst, a Dutch general. The artist paid close attention to the details of his uniform—buttons, braid, even the sheen on his boots.

To see more portraits like this, look up the Rijksmuseum.

Overview

This portrait depicts Huibert Gerard Baron Nahuys van Burgst, a Dutch general and member of the Council of the Dutch East Indies, in a titular major general's uniform. Painted in 1852, the artist remains unknown.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Huibert Gerard Baron Nahuys van Burgst (1782-1858), is portrayed in a formal, authoritative pose, reflecting his military and administrative roles. His left hand on the sword hilt underscores his martial position.

Technique & Style

The painting contrasts sharp, detailed rendering of the subject's face and uniform (notably buttons, braid, and boot sheen) with a softly executed, blurred landscape background in muted greens and browns.

History & Provenance

Created in 1852, the artwork's provenance and artist identity are currently unknown. The subject's historical context ties it to the Dutch East Indies administration and military during the 19th century.

Context

Similar in style and theme to other portraits of the era, comparable works can be found in collections like the Rijksmuseum, which houses numerous Dutch military and colonial-era portraits.