Artwork
Jongenskop
Jongenskop is an oil painting by Willem de Zwart. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Jongenskop is a 1893 oil painting by Willem de Zwart, a Dutch artist associated with the Hague School and Amsterdam Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of a boy, focusing on his face with a neutral expression and direct gaze, while his hair and clothing are less detailed.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint with visible brushstrokes, the work has a textured appearance. A dark background highlights the boy's features, contributing to the overall simplicity and directness of the portrait.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wilhelmus "Willem" Hendrikus Petrus Johannes de Zwart (16 May 1862 – 11 December 1931) was a Dutch painter, engraver, and watercolorist with many connections to the Hague School and later associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism…
