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Portret van Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain (1808-1883), echtgenote van Jacob de Vos Jz

Portret van Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain (1808-1883), echtgenote van Jacob de Vos Jz is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Jan Adam Kruseman. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

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Overview

Jan Adam Kruseman painted Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain in 1837. The portrait is an oil painting held in the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a light dress with puffed sleeves and simple jewelry, her dark curls framing her face. Her pose, with one hand on her shoulder and the other holding a fan, conveys a sense of elegance.

Technique & Style

Kruseman's use of soft folds in the fabric and gentle shadows on the subject's skin creates a lifelike effect, characteristic of the Biedermeier style. Careful attention to lighting enhances the portrait's realism.

History & Provenance

Jan Adam Kruseman, a Dutch painter active from the early 19th century, was known for his portraits, as well as landscapes and genre scenes. He created this work in 1837, during his career spanning from around the 1820s to the 1860s.

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Artist

Jan Adam Kruseman

Jan Adam Kruseman (12 February 1804 – 17 March 1862) was a Dutch painter, known primarily for his portraits, although he also did landscapes and genre scenes.