Zelfportret

About this artwork

De schilder en prentmaker Aert Schouman. Buiten de omlijsting liggen penselen en een palet.

Art Historical Context

**Zelfportret by Aert Schouman (c. 1740–1792)** This intimate self-portrait by Aert Schouman, a prominent Dutch painter and printmaker in the 18th, captures the artist within an ornate frame, surrounded by the tools of his trade—brushes and a palette resting just outside. Rendered on paper and measuring a modest 155 × 97 mm, the work exemplifies the delicate scale of period drawings, ideal for personal studies or private collections. Schouman born in 1710 and based in Haarlem, was renowned for his versatile output, including vivid animal scenes and intricate prints, bridging the Rococo elegan...

About the Artist

Aert Schouman · 1710–1792

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