Artwork
Portret van J.A.B. Stroebel (1821-1905), kunstschilder
Portret van J.A.B. Stroebel (1821-1905), kunstschilder is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Pieter de Josselin de Jong. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
The work is a formal portrait depicting Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel, a Dutch painter who lived from 1821 to 1905.
The work is a formal portrait depicting Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel, a Dutch painter who lived from 1821 to 1905. Executed in oil on canvas, the image focuses entirely on the likeness of the artist, serving as a visual record of his appearance during the late nineteenth century. As a straightforward representation of the sitter without additional allegorical elements or complex iconography described in available records, the painting functions primarily as a documentary tribute to Stroebel's identity and professional standing within the art community.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas and measures 87.5 cm high by 71 cm wide. The handling reflects the portrait conventions of the late nineteenth century, with careful attention to the sitter’s facial features and attire.
The composition centers on the half-length figure of Stroebel, rendered with smooth transitions in the modeling of the face and subtle modulation of tones. The background remains subdued, ensuring focus on the subject’s expression and posture.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel was created by Pieter de Josselin de Jong in 1892. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work measures 87.5 cm in height and 71 cm in width. The painting depicts the subject, who lived from 1821 to 1905, and is classified as a portrait genre piece.
Current institutional records indicate the work is held in the collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
Overview
Pieter de Josselin de Jong’s 1896 oil portrait captures the Dutch painter Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel (1821–1905). Executed in the late nineteenth century, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents Stroebel in a dignified, seated pose, illuminated by a subtle light that highlights his facial features and attire.
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Artist
Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861–1906) was an artist, born in Sint-Oedenrode.
