Artwork
Johannes Gijsbert Vogel (1828-1915), Painter

Johannes Gijsbert Vogel (1828-1915), Painter is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Gijsbertus Derksen. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
The composition emphasizes his professional role through the presence of artistic tools and a partially visible canvas, representing the creative process.
The portrait shows Johannes Gijsbert Vogel seated in a studio, his hands resting on a wooden palette and brushes, symbolizing his identity as a painter. The composition emphasizes his professional role through the presence of artistic tools and a partially visible canvas, representing the creative process. The work's meaning lies in its documentation of a contemporary artist at work, reflecting the 19th‑century interest in portraying creators within their own milieu.
Technique & Style
Vogel is depicted in a portrait oil painting executed on canvas, a medium and support documented for the work. The composition, rendered in oil paint, reflects formal portrait conventions of the period, emphasizing realistic representation and careful handling of the figure. The piece measures 96.4 cm in height by 73.3 cm in width, aligning with the documented dimensions of the canvas support.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Johannes Gijsbert Vogel was painted in 1910 by Gijsbertus Derksen, as documented by its inception date. Commissioned as a likeness of the artist Vogel, the work was created using oil paint on canvas and measures 96.4 by 73.3 centimeters.
The painting has been part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection since its creation, with no documented changes in ownership. Its provenance is straightforward, remaining within the institution where it is currently housed.
The portrait of Johannes Gijsbert Vogel by Gijsbertus Derksen is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The painting is catalogued under the museum’s permanent collection, though its specific accession or inventory number is not publicly detailed in available records.
As of the provided sources, there is no documented exhibition history for this work beyond its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum’s holdings.
Overview
Created in 1910 by the Dutch artist Gijsbertus Derksen, this oil painting is a portrait of the elder painter Johannes Gijsbert Vogel (1828–1915). The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents Vogel in a studio setting, emphasizing his identity as a practicing artist.
Context
Both artist and subject belonged to the Dutch landscape tradition of the nineteenth century, a milieu in which personal connections often resulted in mutual portraiture. The painting reflects the practice of honoring fellow painters through formal portrait commissions.
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