Artwork
Petrus Franciscus Greive (1811-1872)
Petrus Franciscus Greive (1811-1872) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Meijer de Haan. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The oil portrait, executed in 1892, shows the Dutch painter Petrus Franciscus Greave (1811–1872).
About this work
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This painting is a portrait of a man with gray hair and a mustache. He is wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt with a black bow tie. The background is a warm brown color.
The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His hair is styled in a way that was common during the 19th century. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Meijer de Haan.
Overview
The oil portrait, executed in 1892, shows the Dutch painter Petrus Franciscus Greave (1811–1872). Rendered by fellow artist Meijer de Haan, the work presents Greave in a dark jacket, white shirt and black bow tie against a warm brown backdrop. The composition is straightforward, with the sitter’s serious expression directed toward the viewer.
Subject & Meaning
Greave, a 19th‑century painter, is depicted with his characteristic gray hair and moustache, reflecting the fashion of his era. The portrait’s sober tone and direct gaze suggest a respectful commemoration, emphasizing the artist’s professional stature rather than personal intimacy.
Technique & Style
De Haan employed a realistic approach, focusing on precise rendering of facial features and clothing textures. The oil medium allows subtle modeling of light on the skin and fabric, while the warm brown background provides a muted contrast that foregrounds the sitter without decorative excess.
History & Provenance
Created two decades after Greave’s death, the painting was completed by de Haan, an Amsterdam‑born artist active in the late 19th century. The work entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of Dutch art from the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Meijer Isaac de Haan (Amsterdam, 14 April 1852 – Amsterdam, 24 October 1895) was a Dutch painter. In French the name was written Meyer de Haan.
