Silhouetportret van Arend Bakker - Elisabeth Alida Haanen
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Description
A refined silhouette portrait of the painter Arend Bakker, executed in ink and watercolour by Dutch artist Elisabeth Alida Haanen.
This silhouette portrait depicts Arend Bakker, a painter, captured in profile. Elisabeth Alida Haanen, a Dutch artist known for her precision in miniature portraiture, employs the traditional silhouette technique here. The work relies on the stark contrast between the solid black form of the subject and the neutral, cream-coloured paper background. Haanen provides subtle definition within the silhouette, particularly in the rendering of the hair and the collar of the coat. The composition is framed by thin, hand-drawn ink lines, which provide a sense of order and formality common in nineteenth-century portraiture. The inclusion of the subject's name, A. Bakker, and the descriptor 'Schilder' (painter) in elegant cursive script at the top and bottom of the frame adds a personal, archival quality to the piece. Silhouettes gained popularity during the early nineteenth century as an accessible and refined method for recording likenesses. This example demonstrates the technical control required to capture a recognisable profile with minimal visual information. The work is representative of the Biedermeier period, where domestic portraiture and modest, clean aesthetics were highly valued. The print retains the original character of the paper, offering a clear view of the artist's hand and the deliberate, clean lines that define the subject's features. It is a quiet, disciplined study of a contemporary, reflecting the social and artistic circles in which Haanen moved during her career in the Netherlands.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Silhouetportret van Arend Bakker - Elisabeth Alida Haanen
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
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- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
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
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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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