Who painted Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman?

Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman was painted by W.F., Wehmeijer in 1850.

Where can I see Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman?

Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman?

Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman

W.F., Wehmeijer , 1850

Portrait of A.C.G. Suerman, clergyman is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist W.F., Wehmeijer. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. The work is a portrait of the clergyman A.

About this work

Overview

The work is a portrait of the clergyman A.C.G. Suisson, rendered in a formal seated pose. Executed by the artist Wehmeijer, it reproduces the composition of an earlier painting by B. de Poorter, serving as a derivative but independent representation of the same sitter.

Subject & Meaning

The figure depicted is a religious official, identified by his attire and insignia as A.C.G. Suisson. The composition emphasizes his status and contemplative demeanor, typical of clerical portraiture intended to convey dignity and scholarly authority.

Technique & Style

Wehmeijer appears to have employed the earlier de Poorter image as a visual model, translating its composition onto his own canvas. The handling shows a softened transition of tones reminiscent of the sfumato approach, allowing flesh and fabric to recede gently into the background.

History & Provenance

The portrait is documented as a copy after de Poorter’s original, a practice common among artists seeking to study successful compositions. Its attribution to Wehmeijer and its connection to the earlier work provide insight into workshop methods of replication and instruction in the period.