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César Costermans, by Edouard Agneessens, oil, 1874

César Costermans

Edouard Agneessens

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

César Costermans is a 1874 oil by Edouard Agneessens, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Edouard Agneessens
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

The painting depicts a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt. He is shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the level of detail in the subject's face and clothing indicate a high level of skill and attention to detail. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Edouard Agneessens, a Belgian artist known for his portraits and landscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Edouard Agneessens
Artist

Edouard Agneessens

Edouard Agneessens (24 August 1842 – 20 August 1885) was a Belgian painter born in Brussels.

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