Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by Jan van Beers. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting created by Jan van Beers the Younger around 1899. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated man in a dark suit and white bow tie, holding a cigarette. His relaxed demeanor is tempered by a slight frown, drawing the viewer's attention to his expression.
Technique & Style
The artist employed thick brushstrokes, particularly in rendering the subject's suit and chair, resulting in a textured appearance. The use of thick paint creates a raised, almost three-dimensional effect, while the side lighting adds depth through shadows.
History & Provenance
Jan van Beers the Younger, a Belgian painter and illustrator, was the son of poet Jan van Beers. He worked on various projects, including illustrating a deluxe edition of his father's poetry in 1884.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Emperor Charles V as a child
Woman in White
The composer Peter Benoit
Willem van Saeftinghe, Lay Brother of Ter Doest Abbey
Carolina Amalia LeDelier, daughter of Valentine De Give - leDelier
The Poet Jan Van Beers and his Wife, The Artist's Parents
Jan Borluut, Patrician of Ghent
Henriette Van Beers, the Artist's Sister
