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The lines around the ear and jawline demonstrate a keen observation of the ageing process, rendered with a respect for the subject's features. The composition is contained within a simple border, typical of preparatory sketches or studies intended for personal records or archival purposes. The inclusion of the date and the artist's monogram in the lower right corner provides a clear provenance for the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust Allebé was a painter and lithographer himself, and this portrait by Wierink serves as a record of the professional and personal connections between Dutch artists of the early twentieth century. The drawing is devoid of artifice, presenting a direct and honest likeness. It reflects the technical proficiency of Wierink, who was known for his work in various media, including illustration and decorative design. This print offers a glimpse into the quiet, observational practice of a Dutch artist documenting a contemporary. The neutral background and the focus on the profile ensure that the viewer's attention remains fixed on the subject's expression and the artist's draughtsmanship.\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\/gipsmodellen-voor-beeldhouwwerken-op-het-palais-du-louvre-edouard-denis-baldus-5\" 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;\"\u003eGipsmodellen voor beeldhouwwerken op het Palais du Louvre - Édouard Denis Baldus — Édouard Denis Baldus\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-young-woman-in-the-artists-garden-courrieres-jules-breton\" 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;\"\u003eA Young Woman in the Artist's Garden, Courrières - Jules Breton — Jules Breton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ben Wierink","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443524997455,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58527722111311,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58527722144079,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527722176847,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527722209615,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527722242383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527722275151,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527722307919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527722340687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527722373455,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527722406223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527722438991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-August-Alleb-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786230403387.jpg?v=1787243421","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-august-allebe-bernard-willem-wierink","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}