Artwork
Portrait of J. Teissedre l'Ange, school intendant
Portrait of J. Teissedre l'Ange, school intendant is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Sluyter, D.J.,. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. Portrait of J.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of J. Teissedre l'Ange is a painting depicting a formally dressed man with a serious demeanor, identified as J. Teissedre l'Ange, who held the position of school intendant.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, J. Teissedre l'Ange, is portrayed in formal attire, conveying his professional role as a school intendant. His serious expression may reflect the gravity of his responsibilities.
Technique & Style
Created after a work by J.W. Pieneman, this painting illustrates the influence of the original artist's style on the copyist, Sluyter. The technique of sfumato, though not explicitly mentioned as used here, is a relevant stylistic element associated with works of this nature, characterized by soft, hazy effects.
History & Provenance
The painting is a copy by Sluyter, based on an original by J.W. Pieneman. This indicates Sluyter's potential intent to study and emulate Pieneman's techniques, though specific historical context or provenance details of this copy are not provided.
Context
As a copy, it sparks curiosity about the original work's differences and highlights the educational or admirational aspect of replicating another artist's piece during the artist's training or development.
