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Portrait of a Man Writing, 1855. Creator: Anton Mauve
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Portrait of a Man Writing, 1855. Creator: Anton Mauve
Portrait of a Man Writing, 1855
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Anthonij Rudolf Mauve Anton Mauve Anton Rudolf Mauve Graphite On Tan Wove Paper Hague School Knees Crossed Mauve Anton Notebook Position Realist
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Man Writing," was created by the renowned Dutch painter Anton Mauve in 1855. Mauve was a significant figure in the Hague School artistic movement, known for his realistic and meticulous depictions of everyday life in the Netherlands. In this black and white graphite drawing on tan wove paper, Mauve captures the intense focus and concentration of a man as he writes in a notebook, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. The man's coat, jacket, and pants are rendered with intricate detail, showcasing Mauve's mastery of apparel representation. The man's direct gaze and crossed knees add to the intimacy and immediacy of the portrait, as if inviting the viewer to join him in his quiet moment of creativity. The man's position, seated with a notebook in hand, is a common motif in Mauve's work and speaks to the importance of introspection and personal reflection in the 19th century. This powerful and evocative portrait is a testament to Mauve's skill as a realist artist and his ability to capture the essence of human experience.
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