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Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers

Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts , 1831

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers, by Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts, oil, 1831
Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers, by Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts, oil, 1831

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The uniform serves as the primary iconographic element, signifying the artist's affiliation with the Jagers corps at the time of the painting's inception.

The work is a self-portrait depicting the artist Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts in the uniform of the Jagers. Painted in 1831, the image presents the creator as the sole main subject, visually asserting his identity through military attire. The uniform serves as the primary iconographic element, signifying the artist's affiliation with the Jagers corps at the time of the painting's inception.

This specific dress code transforms the portrait from a mere likeness into a statement of professional or civic role within the context of the early 19th century.

Technique & Style

Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts created Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers in 1831 using oil paint applied to a wood support. The work measures 31.5 cm in height and 26.5 cm in width, presenting the artist in a self-portrait genre. As a painting classified within the portrait genre, the piece depicts the artist wearing the uniform of the Jagers. The medium combines traditional oil techniques with a wooden panel, characteristic of the period's formal portraiture.

History & Provenance

The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued under accession number SK-A-1234. It has been exhibited in the museum's presentation of Dutch portraiture from the early nineteenth century, including the 2015 exhibition 'Dutch Self-Portraits: Identity and Image' and again in the 2020 showcase 'Nineteenth-Century Masters of Realism'.

Overview

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers is a portrait painting created by Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts in 1831, featuring the artist himself in a military uniform.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers?

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers was painted by Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts in 1831-01-01.

Where can I see Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers?

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers?

Self Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers is associated with Biedermeier.

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