{"product_id":"silhouetportret-van-cornelis-kruseman-elisabeth-alida-haanen","title":"Silhouetportret van Cornelis Kruseman - Elisabeth Alida Haanen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined silhouette portrait of the Dutch painter Cornelis Kruseman, executed in ink and wash by Elisabeth Alida Haanen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silhouette portrait depicts the Dutch painter Cornelis Kruseman, captured in profile. Elisabeth Alida Haanen, a member of a prominent family of artists, demonstrates a precise command of the silhouette medium. The work relies on the stark contrast between the dark, opaque form of the subject and the neutral, light-toned paper background. By focusing exclusively on the outline of the head and shoulders, the artist captures the essential physical characteristics of the sitter, including the distinct shape of his nose, the set of his jaw, and the texture of his hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilhouette portraiture gained popularity in the early 19th century as a refined, accessible method of recording a likeness. This example is executed with a high degree of technical control, particularly in the rendering of the collar and the subtle suggestion of the cravat. The inclusion of the subject's name, written in a fluid script below the image, provides a clear identification of the sitter, who was a contemporary of the artist. The number 60 in the upper corner suggests this piece was once part of a larger collection or a series of portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaanen was known for her ability to render subjects with clarity and restraint. This portrait avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the viewer to focus on the silhouette as a graphic representation of the individual. The composition is framed by thin, hand-drawn lines, which provide a sense of order and focus to the page. This print offers a glimpse into the social and artistic circles of the Netherlands during the early 19th century, documenting a figure of note through a medium that prioritises form and profile over colour or complex shading.\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\/portret-van-een-boeginees-jan-brandes\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van een Boeginees by Jan Brandes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silhouet-portretje-van-maria-muller-met-opgestoken-vlecht-naar-rechts-s-wiedmer\" 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;\"\u003eSilhouet-portretje van Maria Müller met opgestoken vlecht, naar rechts by S. 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