Artwork
Portret van Auguste Beernaert
Portret van Auguste Beernaert is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Jacques de Lalaing. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1907 by Jacques de Lalaing, is a portrait of Auguste Beernaert. It is currently held at the Groeningemuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Beernaert as an elderly man seated in a chair, dressed in formal attire. The scene is set against a dark background with a red curtain and a framed picture on the wall, conveying a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye to Beernaert. Muted colors dominate the scene, with the subject's white hair and shirt contrasting with his black suit and the red rug on the floor.
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Artist & collection
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Felix Claessens, the painter's uncle
Rev. Edward Matthews
Jan Verhaert, the Artist's Father
Senator Charles Sumner
Hinman B. Hurlbut
Hinman B. Hurlbut
Retrato de Miguel de Azcuénaga
André Bénac
Henry C. Ranney
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