Who painted Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen?

Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen was painted by Charles Howard Hodges in 1805.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen?

Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen?

Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen

Charles Howard Hodges , 1805

Portrait of a Man, perhaps J.W. Beynen is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Charles Howard Hodges. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Charles Howard Hodges, an English artist who worked in the Netherlands, painted this oil portrait in 1805. The work exemplifies the neoclassical style prevalent at the turn of the 19th century and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a gentleman wearing a dark brown coat and a light‑colored cravat. His short, slightly wavy hair frames a serious expression, suggesting a formal, perhaps civic, identity. The plain, dark backdrop directs attention to his face and attire.

Technique & Style

Hodges employed delicate brushwork to render smooth skin tones and the texture of the fabrics. Subtle illumination falls across the sitter’s face, creating a contrast with the shadowed background that highlights the features through a restrained chiaroscuro effect.

History & Provenance

Created in 1805, the portrait has remained in the Netherlands, eventually entering the Rijksmuseum’s holdings. Its attribution to Hodges is supported by stylistic analysis and the artist’s documented activity in Dutch artistic circles during that period.