Portret van Theodore Hauman

About this artwork

Schenking van de heer H.P. Gerritsen, Den Haag

Art Historical Context

This lithograph portrait by Moritz Calisch offers a refined glimpse into 19th-century Dutch portraiture. Created during the artist’s lifetime (1829–1870), the work depicts Theodore Hauman with the precise linework and subtle tonal gradations characteristic of the medium. At 338 × 255 mm, its modest scale invites close viewing, emphasizing personal connection over grandeur. Lithography, a technique that gained popularity in the 1800s, enabled artists to reproduce drawings on stone with remarkable fidelity, making portraiture more widely accessible beyond elite circles. Calisch’s choice of this method reflects the period’s blend of artistic tradition and emerging print culture, where such images often circulated among friends, colleagues, or the public. Generously donated by H.P. Gerritsen of The Hague, the print now forms part of a museum collection dedicated to preserving these intimate records of 19th-century life.

About the Artist

Moritz Calisch · 1819–1870

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