{"product_id":"staande-man-met-bakkebaarden-pieter-van-loon","title":"Staande man met bakkebaarden - Pieter van Loon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1870 ink and wash portrait by Pieter van Loon, featuring a man in period attire with an inscription questioning human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Dutch artist Pieter van Loon, dated 1870, captures a standing figure in a relaxed, observational manner. Executed in ink and wash, the drawing employs a monochromatic palette of sepia tones to define the subject and his surroundings. The man is depicted wearing a hat, waistcoat, and coat, with prominent sideburns that were characteristic of the period. His posture is informal, with one hand tucked into his pocket, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or a pause during a walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion of the paper features a handwritten inscription in Dutch: 'Zou de mensch wezenlijk van de Gorilla afstammen?' (Could man truly descend from the Gorilla?). This text provides a specific cultural context for the drawing, reflecting the contemporary intellectual climate of the late nineteenth century. Following the publication of Charles Darwin's theories, the debate regarding human evolution was a subject of widespread public discussion and curiosity. Van Loon uses this portrait not merely as a study of a figure, but as a vehicle for engaging with the scientific and philosophical questions of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique relies on fluid washes to establish light and shadow, creating volume within the figure and the foliage behind him. The lines are direct and unadorned, prioritising clarity of form over decorative detail. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned centrally against a loosely sketched background. This piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of personal portraiture and the broader scientific discourse that occupied the minds of the Dutch public during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. It remains a curious example of how artistic practice served as a medium for exploring the intellectual anxieties and inquiries of the Victorian era.\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\/the-dogs-let-loose-on-the-bull-francisco-jose-de-goya-y-lucientes\" 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;\"\u003eThe Dogs Let Loose on the Bull - Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes — Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anger-thomas-rowlandson\" 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;\"\u003eAnger - Thomas Rowlandson — Thomas Rowlandson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter van Loon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415036989775,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415069692239,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415069725007,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415069757775,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415069790543,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415069823311,"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":58415069856079,"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":58415069888847,"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":58415069921615,"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":58415069954383,"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":58415069987151,"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":58415070019919,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Staande-man-met-bakkebaarden_Poster_CompositorV1_1786129359402.jpg?v=1786129530","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/staande-man-met-bakkebaarden-pieter-van-loon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}