Artwork

Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister

Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister, by Jan van Beers, oil, 1875
Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister, by Jan van Beers, oil, 1875

Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jan van Beers. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted by Jan van Beers in 1875. It is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Henriette van Beers, the artist's sister, with a neutral expression and direct gaze. She is dressed in dark attire with a white collar and a purple scarf.

Technique & Style

The painting is associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by its emphasis on capturing light and everyday subjects. The muted, earthy background tone and the subject's attire are rendered in a straightforward manner.

History & Provenance

Jan van Beers, the artist, was a Belgian painter and illustrator, and the son of the poet Jan van Beers. The painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan van Beers

Artist

Jan van Beers

Jean Marie Constantin Joseph "Jan" van Beers (27 March 1852 – 17 November 1927) was a Belgian painter and illustrator, son of the poet Jan van Beers.