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Portrait of Constantin Meunier, by Théo van Rysselberghe, oil, 1900

Portrait of Constantin Meunier

Théo van Rysselberghe

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Constantin Meunier is a 1900 oil by Théo van Rysselberghe, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Théo van Rysselberghe
When & what style?
1900 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting with his hands in his lap. He is wearing a dark suit and has a long white beard. The background is a light brown color. The man's face is serious, and he looks like he is thinking deeply. His hands are clasped together, and his fingers are long and thin. The suit he is wearing is well-fitted, and the fabric looks smooth. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's face and clothing. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Théo van Rysselberghe.

About the artist

Portrait of Théo van Rysselberghe
Artist

Théo van Rysselberghe

Théophile "Théo" van Rysselberghe was a Belgian neo-impressionist painter, who played a pivotal role in the European art scene at the turn of the twentieth century.

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