{"title":"Hilmar Johannes Backer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-taco-roorda-hilmar-johannes-backer","title":"Portret van Taco Roorda - Hilmar Johannes Backer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal lithographic portrait of the Dutch linguist Taco Roorda, created by Hilmar Johannes Backer in 1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithographic portrait depicts Taco Roorda, a Dutch linguist and orientalist known for his work on Javanese language and literature. Produced by Hilmar Johannes Backer in 1840, the print captures the subject in a formal, three-quarter view. The artist employs precise lithographic techniques to render the textures of Roorda's attire, including the structured lapels of his coat and the soft fabric of his cravat. The shading around the face and neck provides a sense of volume, while the background remains minimal to focus attention on the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacker, a Dutch artist active during the mid-nineteenth century, was skilled in the medium of lithography, which allowed for the mass production of portraits for academic and public circulation. This work reflects the conventions of nineteenth-century portraiture, where the subject is presented with a serious, intellectual demeanour appropriate for a scholar of Roorda's standing. The fine lines and controlled tonal transitions demonstrate the technical capabilities of the lithographic process during this period. The print includes the subject's name inscribed below the image, a common feature in biographical portrait series of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the portrait offers a visual record of a figure who contributed to the study of Indonesian languages within the Netherlands. The composition is balanced and restrained, adhering to the aesthetic standards of the time. The print is preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, reflecting its status as a piece of cultural and historical documentation. The clarity of the image and the careful attention to facial features provide an intimate look at the subject, capturing a moment of quiet reflection. This print is a representative example of the portraiture produced for scholarly circles in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buste-van-een-man-met-een-hoed-dirk-van-der-toorn-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBuste van een man met een hoed - Dirk van der Toorn — Dirk van der Toorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lion-devouring-an-arab-horse-eugene-delacroix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLion devouring an Arab horse - Eugène Delacroix — Eugène Delacroix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilmar Johannes Backer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762209198415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762235281743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762235314511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762235347279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762235380047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762235412815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762235445583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762235478351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762235511119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762235543887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762235576655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762235609423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Taco-Roorda_Poster_CompositorV1_1789296048000.jpg?v=1789297476"},{"product_id":"portret-van-paus-gregorius-xvi-hilmar-johannes-backer","title":"Portret van Paus Gregorius XVI - Hilmar Johannes Backer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century lithographic portrait of Pope Gregory XVI, presented within an ornate, decorative border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Hilmar Johannes Backer depicts Pope Gregory XVI, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1831 until his death in 1846. The portrait is presented within an ornate, decorative frame, a common convention for nineteenth-century commemorative prints. The central image captures the pontiff in a bust-length format, rendered with the soft tonal transitions characteristic of the lithographic medium. His expression is composed, reflecting the formal nature of papal portraiture during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding frame features delicate foliate motifs and ecclesiastical symbols, including the papal tiara and keys at the apex. This decorative border provides a contrast to the restrained, atmospheric shading of the portrait itself. Below the image, the print includes the inscription 'Gregorius XVI', identifying the subject clearly for the viewer. The composition occupies a small portion of the overall paper surface, leaving a significant expanse of negative space that draws the eye directly to the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilmar Johannes Backer was active in the Netherlands during the mid-nineteenth century, a time when lithography became a primary method for the dissemination of portraiture. This work demonstrates the technical precision required for such prints, where the artist relied on the grease-based drawing process to achieve subtle gradations of light and shadow. The print serves as a historical record of the papal office, capturing the likeness of a figure who navigated a period of political and social change in Europe. The clean lines of the frame and the careful modelling of the subject demonstrate the disciplined approach typical of the era's printmakers. This piece is a fine example of the formal portraiture produced for public circulation, maintaining a balance between the subject's authority and the decorative requirements of the print format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sistine-madonna-after-raphael-hyacinthe-louis-victor-j-b-aubry-lecomte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSistine Madonna (After Raphael) - Hyacinthe Louis Victor J.-B. Aubry-Lecomte — Hyacinthe Louis Victor J.-B. 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Produced by Hilmar Johannes Backer, the work reflects the mid-nineteenth-century tradition of portraiture that favoured a combination of psychological observation and academic precision. The subject is shown seated at a table, his hand resting near an open book, which serves as a clear reference to his professional life as an intellectual and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacker employs a refined technique, using the lithographic medium to create subtle gradations of tone. The shading around the subject's face and the folds of his coat demonstrates a high level of control over the stone, allowing for a soft, atmospheric quality that contrasts with the sharper details of the spectacles and the facial features. The background, featuring a draped curtain and hints of a bookshelf, provides a sense of place without distracting from the sitter. The composition is balanced, placing the subject in a three-quarter view that invites the viewer to engage with his steady, direct gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithography was a popular medium for portraiture during this period, as it allowed for the reproduction of drawings with a fidelity that earlier print methods struggled to achieve. This print captures the specific fashion of the era, including the high-collared coat and the precise grooming of the subject. The inclusion of the sitter's signature at the base of the print was a common practice, adding a personal dimension to the formal presentation. This work provides a window into the visual culture of the Netherlands in the mid-1800s, documenting the appearance and status of a man of letters through the lens of a skilled contemporary artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buste-van-een-man-met-een-hoed-dirk-van-der-toorn-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBuste van een man met een hoed - Dirk van der Toorn — Dirk van der Toorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lion-devouring-an-arab-horse-eugene-delacroix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLion devouring an Arab horse - Eugène Delacroix — Eugène Delacroix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilmar Johannes Backer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762415309135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762423697743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762423730511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762423763279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762423796047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762423828815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762423861583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762423894351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762423927119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762423959887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762423992655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762424025423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Johannes-Jacobus-Franciscus-Wap_Poster_CompositorV1_1789298148053.jpg?v=1789298869"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/hilmar-johannes-backer.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}