Portret van Johan Hudde Dedel

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Aert Schouman 1778 portrait of Hudde Dedel a refined glimpse into lateeenth-century Dutch portrait. Working on paper,ouman employed delicate line and subtle tonal modeling convey both the sitter’s features and a of quiet dignity. At 179 by 125 millimeters, the small suggests the work may have intended as a personalake or study, yet retains the careful finish of Schouman’s drawings. The choice paper as a support was for Dutch artists of the who sought both immediacy and portability. Schman, active in The and Dordrecht, frequently used this medium record members of the local, preserving their l...

About the Artist

Aert Schouman · 1710–1792

Comment on works: Portraits; Interiors; Landscapes; Still life