Pieter Merkus 1787-1844 Governor General 1841-44

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Pieter Merkus 1787-1844 Governor General 1841-44

Pieter Merkus (1787-1844). Governor General (1841-44), Portrait of Pieter Merkus (1787-1844). Governor General (1841-44). Knee pad, standing with the left hand resting on a table with letters and an ink set. Gloves in the right hand, the stitch under the right arm. Part of a series of portraits of the governors-general of the former Dutch East Indies. Jan Willem Pieneman (copy after), 1844 - 1851, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 141.5 cm × w 109.5 cm d 10.5 cm

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Media ID 19556928

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1844 1851 Copy Former Dutch East Indies Gloves Governor General Governors General Ink Set Jan Willem Pieneman Left Hand Resting Letters Portraits Right Arm Right Hand Table Oil Paint

EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a striking portrait of Pieter Merkus, the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies from 1841 to 1844. Standing confidently with a knee pad, he rests his left hand on a table adorned with letters and an ink set, showcasing his administrative duties. In his right hand, he holds gloves while displaying a stitch under his arm, hinting at the challenges faced during his tenure. This artwork is part of a series featuring portraits of former governors-general in the Dutch East Indies. Created by Jan Willem Pieneman and copied afterwards, this particular piece was completed between 1844 and 1851 using canvas and oil paint. Measuring at approximately 141.5 cm in height, 109.5 cm in width, and 10.5 cm in depth, this impressive print showcases Merkus' dignified presence as well as the artistic skill employed by Pieneman. It's important to note that this caption does not refer to any specific company or commercial use associated with the print but rather focuses on providing information about Pieter Merkus and the artwork itself from Liszt Collection

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