Silhouetportret van Charles Frederik Bartholomeus de Florimont - Elisabeth Alida Haanen
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Description
A refined silhouette portrait of Charles Frederik Bartholomeus de Florimont by Dutch artist Elisabeth Alida Haanen, dating to the early nineteenth century.
This silhouette portrait by the Dutch artist Elisabeth Alida Haanen depicts Charles Frederik Bartholomeus de Florimont in profile. The work belongs to the Biedermeier period, a time when the silhouette became a popular and accessible form of portraiture for the middle classes. Haanen, a member of a prominent family of artists, demonstrates a precise hand in capturing the subject's features through the stark contrast of black ink against a light paper ground.
The composition is minimalist, focusing entirely on the outline of the sitter. The subject is shown from the chest up, wearing a high-collared coat typical of early nineteenth-century masculine fashion. The artist has included the word 'Schilder' (painter) above the portrait, identifying the subject's profession, and the sitter's name is inscribed in elegant cursive script at the base. The framing lines around the silhouette provide a sense of order and containment, common in the presentation of such personal keepsakes during this era.
Unlike more elaborate portraiture of the time, this piece relies on the economy of line and shape to convey identity. The silhouette functions as a direct record of the subject's profile, stripped of the distractions of colour or complex lighting. It offers a glimpse into the social history of the Netherlands in the 1830s, where such portraits were often collected in albums or displayed in modest frames within the home. The work remains a clear example of the technical skill required to produce a recognisable likeness using only a solid dark form. Its preservation allows for a study of both the aesthetic preferences of the period and the specific portraiture practices of the Haanen family.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Silhouetportret van Charles Frederik Bartholomeus de Florimont - Elisabeth Alida Haanen
Artist Biography
Elisabeth Alida Haanen
Her method relied on the contrast between light and shadow to define character. By stripping away colour and fine facial detail, Haanen forced the viewer to focus on the unique contours of a subject's face. This minimalist approach required a steady hand and a keen eye for proportion. Each silhouette in her catalogue maintains a strict formal quality, often framed within simple ovals that emphasise the subject's posture and professional dignity. The consistency across her series of artist portraits suggests a systematic effort to archive the faces of her contemporaries.
Modern collectors find value in the graphic clarity and historical weight of these works. The monochrome palette allows these prints to fit into contemporary interiors without clashing with existing decor. Unlike traditional portraits, these silhouettes offer a sense of mystery and anonymity while remaining historically grounded. They provide a direct connection to the Dutch Romantic period and are quiet observations of a lost generation of artists. For those interested in the history of the Netherlands, Haanen's work is a distinctive choice.
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