Where can I see Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter?

Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter is held by Kröller-Müller Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter?

Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter

Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter is an oil painting by the Realist artist Matthijs Maris. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter is a 1872 oil painting by Matthijs Maris, a Dutch artist known for his work with the Hague School and later Pre-Raphaelite influences.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Hendrika Troussard-Maris, the artist's sister, dressed formally in dark attire with lace trim and a flower brooch, her dark hair pulled back, gazing slightly to her left.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Maris's use of chiaroscuro, with the subject's formal dress and hairstyle rendered in detail against a less defined background, exemplifying the realism movement.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.