{"title":"Jan Veth","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-cornelia-clara-and-johanna-veth-jan-veth","title":"Portrait of Cornelia, Clara and Johanna Veth - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal group portrait by Dutch artist Jan Veth, capturing three women in a restrained, realistic style with a focus on psychological presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth, a Dutch painter and art critic, produced this group portrait in 1890. The composition features three women, identified as Cornelia, Clara, and Johanna Veth, arranged in a tight, horizontal formation against a dark, nondescript background. Veth employs a restrained palette, dominated by deep blacks, muted browns, and subtle hints of red within the tartan pattern of the central figure's bodice. The lighting is focused, drawing attention to the facial features and the expressions of the sitters, which convey a sense of quiet introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting reflects the influence of nineteenth-century Dutch realism, combined with the psychological depth often associated with the Symbolist movement. Veth avoids unnecessary ornamentation, choosing instead to focus on the physical presence of the subjects. The hand of the figure on the left rests upon the shoulder of the central figure, creating a physical connection that anchors the composition. The figure on the right sits with arms crossed, providing a contrast in posture that adds to the formal balance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the brushwork is precise, allowing for the subtle rendering of fabric textures and skin tones. The dark background serves to isolate the figures, ensuring that the viewer's attention remains on the individuals rather than their surroundings. This work demonstrates Veth's ability to capture character through careful observation and a disciplined approach to form. It remains a representative example of his portraiture, which was highly regarded for its technical accuracy and psychological insight during his lifetime.\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\/europe-asia-africa-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eEurope, Asia, Africa - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/baltistan-the-border-with-ladakh-nicholas-roerich\" 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;\"\u003eBaltistan (The border with Ladakh) - Nicholas Roerich — Nicholas Roerich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360350245199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360360960335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360360993103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360361025871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360361058639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360361091407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360361124175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360361156943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360361189711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360361222479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360361255247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360361288015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Cornelia-Clara-and-Johanna-Veth_Poster_CompositorV1_1785530728479.jpg?v=1785530781"},{"product_id":"molen-windmill-jan-veth","title":"Molen (Windmill) - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody, atmospheric lithograph of a Dutch windmill by Jan Veth, capturing the quiet tension of the countryside through soft tonal shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth, a Dutch painter and printmaker, is often associated with the Tachtigers movement and his later work in portraiture. This lithograph, titled Molen, captures a traditional Dutch windmill set against a moody, atmospheric sky. The composition relies on soft tonal transitions rather than sharp outlines, a technique that aligns with the aesthetic preferences of the late nineteenth century in the Netherlands. The windmill stands as a silhouette, its structure rendered with a focus on the interplay between light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate touch, using the lithographic medium to create a hazy, almost dreamlike quality. The surrounding environment is suggested through subtle shading, which draws the eye toward the central structure. Veth was known for his technical precision, yet here he prioritises mood over architectural documentation. The clouds appear heavy and textured, suggesting an impending change in weather, which adds a sense of quiet tension to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the broader interest in national identity and rural subjects that occupied many Dutch artists during this period. By choosing a windmill as his subject, Veth engages with a familiar icon of the Dutch countryside, yet he treats it with a personal, subjective vision. The monochromatic palette enhances the focus on form and atmosphere, stripping away the distraction of colour to reveal the underlying structure of the scene. It is a work that invites quiet observation, rewarding the viewer with its subtle details and the soft, granular texture characteristic of high-quality lithography. The print remains a fine example of Veth's ability to imbue a common subject with a distinct, contemplative quality, demonstrating his skill in managing light and shadow to create a sense of depth and presence within a two-dimensional space.\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\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon\" 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;\"\u003eAnd the Angel Took the Censer - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/conductor-with-violins-and-smoking-chimneys-behind-jan-toorop\" 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;\"\u003eConductor with Violins and Smoking Chimneys Behind - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360391893327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360401592655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360401625423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360401658191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360401690959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360401723727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360401756495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360401789263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360401822031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360401854799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360401887567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360401920335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Molen-Windmill-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785531170945.jpg?v=1785531275"},{"product_id":"wrakken-in-een-polderlandschap-jan-veth","title":"Wrakken in een polderlandschap - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Jan Veth depicting the skeletal remains of abandoned boats within a quiet, atmospheric Dutch polder landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth, a prominent figure in the Dutch art scene at the turn of the twentieth century, is primarily recognised for his portraiture and critical writing. However, his graphic work reveals a different facet of his artistic practice. This etching, titled Wrakken in een polderlandschap, captures a melancholic scene of abandoned vessels resting within the low-lying Dutch countryside. The composition focuses on the skeletal remains of wooden boats, their forms partially obscured by the atmospheric conditions of the polder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeth employs a dense network of etched lines to build texture and shadow. The heavy, dark marks delineate the decaying hulls, while lighter, more delicate strokes suggest the surrounding marshy terrain and the overcast sky. The presence of numerical annotations across the surface indicates that this print may have served as a working proof or a guide for tonal values during the printing process. These marks provide a rare glimpse into the technical methodology of the artist, showing how he balanced light and dark to achieve the desired mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene evokes the quiet, often overlooked corners of the Netherlands. By choosing to depict discarded objects rather than grand vistas, Veth directs the viewer toward the textures of decay and the stillness of the rural environment. The etching demonstrates his command of the medium, using the biting of the acid to create a range of greys that define the damp, heavy air of the polder. This work is a study in observation, capturing the intersection of human industry and the encroaching natural world. It remains a compelling example of the graphic output of an artist better known for his work on canvas, offering a more intimate perspective on his technical skill and his interest in the Dutch environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360414241103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360422203727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360422236495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360422269263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360422302031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360422334799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360422367567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360422400335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360422433103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360422465871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360422498639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360422531407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wrakken-in-een-polderlandschap_Poster_CompositorV1_1785531360415.jpg?v=1785531523"},{"product_id":"prof-dr-c-winkler-in-zijn-laboratorium-jan-veth","title":"Prof. Dr. C. Winkler in zijn laboratorium - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1895 lithograph by Jan Veth depicting Professor Cornelis Winkler at work with a microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Jan Veth depicts Professor Cornelis Winkler, a neurologist, engaged in scientific observation. Produced in 1895 as a supplement for the periodical 'De Kroniek', the work captures the subject in profile, hunched over a microscope. Veth, known for his meticulous approach to portraiture, employs a precise technique that emphasises the concentration of the scientist. The composition is contained within a rectangular frame, with the artist's signature initials and the date 'V '94' appearing in the upper left corner, while the subject's age, 'ÆT. 39', is noted on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rendering of the subject is marked by a controlled use of shading and line. Veth avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the physical posture and the mechanical details of the laboratory equipment. The lighting is subtle, casting soft shadows across Winkler's face and hands, which creates a sense of quiet intensity. This print reflects the late nineteenth-century interest in documenting intellectual and professional figures, often presenting them in their specific environments to convey their vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth was a central figure in the Dutch art world, active as both a painter and a critic. His work often displays a disciplined realism, influenced by his interest in the Old Masters and his involvement with the Tachtigers movement. This specific lithograph demonstrates his ability to translate the nuances of a sitter's character into a graphic medium. The print serves as a record of the scientific culture of the period, documenting the tools and the focus of a medical academic at the end of the century. The inclusion of the publication details at the top of the sheet provides context regarding its original distribution as an art supplement for a wider audience.\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\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon\" 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;\"\u003eAnd the Angel Took the Censer - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/conductor-with-violins-and-smoking-chimneys-behind-jan-toorop\" 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;\"\u003eConductor with Violins and Smoking Chimneys Behind - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360431935823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360436785487,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360436818255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360436851023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360436883791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360436916559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360436949327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360436982095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360437014863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360437047631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360437080399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360437113167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Prof.-Dr.-C_Poster_CompositorV1_1785531731356.jpg?v=1785531865"},{"product_id":"niets-meer-nothing-more-jan-veth","title":"Niets meer (Nothing More) - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant 1895 lithograph by Jan Veth, reproducing Jozef Israëls' painting of a grieving man in a quiet, sombre interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Jan Veth, titled Niets meer (Nothing More), was published in 1895 as a supplement to the Dutch periodical De Kroniek. It reproduces a painting by the celebrated Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, which depicts a sombre domestic scene of bereavement. The composition shows a man sitting on a bench in a dimly lit room, his posture slumped in grief. Behind him, a figure lies motionless on a bed, suggesting the recent passing of a loved one. The scene is rendered with a focus on the emotional weight of the interior, using cross-hatching and varied line weights to create a sense of shadow and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth was a prominent Dutch painter, etcher, and art critic, known for his technical precision and his involvement in the Amsterdam Impressionist circle. His work as a printmaker often involved translating the painterly qualities of his contemporaries into the graphic medium. In this instance, Veth captures the quiet, melancholic tone characteristic of Israëls' work, which frequently explored the lives of the working class and the realities of poverty and loss. The print serves as a record of the original painting, which was held in the Museum Mesdag. The starkness of the room, the simple furniture, and the man's solitary figure communicate a narrative of profound personal loss. The technical execution of the lithograph demonstrates Veth's ability to maintain the tonal depth of the original oil painting, translating the play of light from the window into a monochromatic graphic language. This piece offers a glimpse into the late nineteenth-century Dutch interest in social themes and the dissemination of art through periodical supplements, which brought works of contemporary masters to a wider audience.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/platonic-love-is-just-an-affectation-p-131-paul-gavarni\" 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;\"\u003e\"Platonic love\" is just an affectation, p. 131 - Paul Gavarni — Paul Gavarni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360440357199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360443928911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360443961679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360443994447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360444027215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360444059983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360444092751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360444125519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360444158287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360444191055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360444223823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360444256591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Niets-meer-Nothing-More-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785531944054.jpg?v=1785532075"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-h-w-mesdag-jan-veth","title":"Portrait of H.W. Mesdag - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1895 lithographic profile portrait of the Dutch marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag, created by Jan Veth for the publication De Kroniek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithographic portrait depicts the Dutch marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag in profile. Executed by Jan Veth in 1895, the work appeared as a supplement to the publication De Kroniek. Veth, a painter and art critic, possessed a keen ability to capture the psychological presence of his subjects through precise draughtsmanship. The profile view allows for a clear observation of Mesdag's features, including his beard and the hat he wears, rendered with a consistent, fine-lined technique that mimics the texture of a pencil drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is monochromatic, utilising a warm, sepia-toned ink that provides a sense of age and classicism. The composition is contained within a simple rectangular border, typical of the period's print culture. The text at the top identifies the series, Portretten van De Kroniek, while the lower margin provides the subject's name. Veth's approach to portraiture avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the structural integrity of the face and the character of the sitter. The artist's signature and the date, V '95, appear in the lower left corner, confirming the period of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesdag himself was a central figure in the Hague School, known for his expansive seascapes. Veth captures him at the age of 64, as noted by the inscription A.T. 64 in the upper left. This portrait offers a glimpse into the intellectual and artistic circles of late nineteenth-century Netherlands, where painters often documented their peers. The print is a fine example of the intersection between journalism and portrait art during this era, providing a direct, unadorned record of a significant figure in Dutch art history.\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\/spotprent-op-de-beperkte-vrijheid-van-meningsuiting-voor-de-humorist-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" 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;\"\u003eSpotprent op de beperkte vrijheid van meningsuiting voor de humorist - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" 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;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360443863375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360448155983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360448188751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360448221519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360448254287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360448287055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360448319823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360448352591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360448385359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360448418127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360448450895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360448483663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-H.W_Poster_CompositorV1_1785532020930.jpg?v=1785532169"},{"product_id":"de-librije-te-zutfen-jan-veth","title":"De Librije te Zutfen - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by Jan Veth depicting the historic chained library of the Walburgiskerk in Zutphen, published in 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Jan Veth depicts the interior of the Librije, the historic chained library located within the Walburgiskerk in Zutphen. Originally published as a supplement to the Dutch weekly magazine De Kroniek on 26 September 1897, the work captures the quiet, scholarly atmosphere of one of the few remaining libraries in Europe where books are still secured to their shelves by chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeth, primarily known for his portraiture, demonstrates a keen eye for architectural form and light in this composition. The image focuses on the rhythmic repetition of the vaulted stone arches, which draw the eye upward and create a sense of verticality. Below these structural elements, the heavy wooden reading desks and the open, chained volumes occupy the foreground, grounding the scene in a tangible, historical reality. The artist employs a delicate range of grey tones to suggest the soft, diffused light filtering through the windows, which illuminates the pages of the books and the texture of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances the weight of the ecclesiastical architecture with the intimate scale of the library furniture. By choosing a low perspective, Veth invites the viewer into the space, allowing for a close examination of the reading desks and the specific arrangement of the chained books. The lithographic technique allows for subtle transitions in shadow, effectively conveying the stillness and age of the environment. This print serves as a record of a specific cultural site, rendered with the precision and atmospheric sensitivity characteristic of Veth's graphic work during the late nineteenth century.\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\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon\" 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;\"\u003eAnd the Angel Took the Censer - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/conductor-with-violins-and-smoking-chimneys-behind-jan-toorop\" 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;\"\u003eConductor with Violins and Smoking Chimneys Behind - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360448516431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360453693775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360453726543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360453759311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360453792079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360453824847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360453857615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360453890383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360453923151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360453955919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360453988687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360454021455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Librije-te-Zutfen_Poster_CompositorV1_1785532203367.jpg?v=1785532310"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-frederik-van-eeden-jan-veth","title":"Portrait of Frederik van Eeden - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking ink and wash portrait of the Dutch writer Frederik van Eeden by Jan Veth, capturing the intellectual intensity of the subject through precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Jan Veth depicts the Dutch writer and psychiatrist Frederik van Eeden. Veth, a central figure in the Dutch art scene at the turn of the century, was known for his precise draughtsmanship and his ability to capture the psychological state of his subjects. This work employs a combination of controlled ink lines and fluid wash, creating a contrast between the sharp definition of the facial features and the atmospheric, almost ethereal quality of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, Frederik van Eeden, is rendered with a direct, penetrating gaze. His spectacles and the slight furrow of his brow suggest an intellectual intensity, a quality often associated with the Tachtigers, a group of Dutch writers and poets to which both Veth and van Eeden were connected. The composition is stripped of unnecessary detail, focusing entirely on the head and shoulders of the sitter. This approach allows the viewer to engage with the subject's expression without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeth's technique here demonstrates his mastery of line. The ink strokes are economical, defining the structure of the face and the texture of the hair with minimal effort. The wash, applied with varying degrees of saturation, provides depth and shadow, grounding the figure while allowing the paper to remain visible in the lighter areas. This piece is a fine example of late nineteenth-century portraiture, where the focus shifted from formal representation to a more personal, analytical observation of the individual. 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The image captures a blue folder containing a collection of disparate items: a portion of a sketchbook, four loose drawings, a catalogue from an auction, and a letter featuring a small sketch. Veth, known for his portraiture and his role in the Dutch art world, often maintained meticulous records of his creative process and professional correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is functional and understated, reflecting the utilitarian nature of an artist's personal archive. The blue folder acts as a container for the creative ephemera within, presenting a quiet, monochromatic aesthetic that draws attention to the texture of the paper and the handwritten annotations. The presence of the auction catalogue and the letter suggests a bridge between the artist's studio practice and the commercial art market of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of artistic life, this work provides insight into the daily activities of a professional painter. It avoids the grandiosity of finished gallery works, opting instead for a candid representation of the tools and papers that occupied Veth's desk. The muted tones and the focus on mundane objects create a sense of intimacy, allowing the viewer to observe the practical side of an artist's career. This piece is suitable for those interested in the history of art production, archival studies, or the personal lives of Dutch masters. It serves as a visual record of the administrative and preparatory tasks that supported Veth's broader creative output.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360474632527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360482333007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360482365775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360482398543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360482431311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360482464079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360482496847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360482529615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360482562383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360482595151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360482627919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360482660687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Blue-Folder-with-Sketchbook-Fragments-and-Documents_Poster_CompositorV1_1785532857406.jpg?v=1785533044"},{"product_id":"portret-van-isaac-de-bruijn-jan-veth","title":"Portret van Isaac de Bruijn - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of collector Isaac de Bruijn by the Dutch painter Jan Veth, executed in a restrained, realistic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Veth was a Dutch painter, etcher, and art critic, widely recognised for his disciplined approach to portraiture. This work depicts Isaac de Bruijn, a notable collector of Dutch art, captured with the precise observation that defined Veth's practice. The subject is presented in a formal, seated pose with his arms crossed, conveying a sense of composure and intellectual gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeth employs a restrained palette, focusing on the subtle tonal shifts within the subject's dark suit and the neutral background. The lighting is directed to model the facial features, drawing attention to the sitter's expression and the texture of his moustache. The composition is balanced and traditional, reflecting the artist's preference for clarity and psychological depth over decorative artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a portraitist, Veth often sought to capture the character of his sitters through careful draughtsmanship and a measured application of paint. His style is devoid of unnecessary flourish, favouring a directness that aligns with the Dutch tradition of portrait painting. The work provides a clear record of Isaac de Bruijn, whose own contributions to the preservation of Dutch heritage remain documented in the collections of the Rijksmuseum. This print reproduces the tonal nuances of the original oil painting, maintaining the integrity of Veth's brushwork and the sombre, professional atmosphere of the original sitting.\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\/woman-seated-seen-from-back-nude-study-paul-gavarni\" 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;\"\u003eWoman Seated, Seen from Back (Nude Study) - Paul Gavarni — Paul Gavarni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-spanish-singer-edouard-manet\" 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 Spanish Singer - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360540430671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360545378639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360545411407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360545444175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360545476943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360545509711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360545542479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360545575247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360545608015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360545640783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360545673551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360545706319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Isaac-de-Bruijn_Poster_CompositorV1_1785533868063.jpg?v=1785534056"},{"product_id":"portret-van-johan-meeuwis-als-ober-jan-veth","title":"Portret van Johan Meeuwis als ober - Jan Veth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1892 lithograph by Jan Veth depicting Johan Meeuwis, a celebrated Amsterdam waiter, commemorating his twenty years of service at De Poort van Kleef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Jan Veth depicts Johan Meeuwis, a well-known waiter at the establishment 'De Poort van Kleef' in Amsterdam. Created in 1892, the work serves as a commemorative portrait marking twenty years of service, as indicated by the dates 1872 and 1892 inscribed at the top of the composition. Veth, primarily recognised for his portraiture and critical writing, captures the subject with a direct, observational approach typical of his graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is formal and balanced, presenting Meeuwis in his professional attire: a waistcoat, jacket, and a long, clean apron. He holds a small plate in one hand and a tray with a beer mug in the other, conveying his role with clarity. The text integrated into the design provides context, identifying the subject and his place of work, while the lower inscription notes his status as a familiar figure among Amsterdammers of the period. The style is restrained, focusing on the character of the sitter rather than decorative embellishment. The lines are precise, reflecting Veth's technical proficiency in printmaking. This piece offers a glimpse into the social history of late nineteenth-century Amsterdam, documenting a specific individual who occupied a recognisable place in the city's daily life. The monochromatic palette and clean lines ensure the focus remains entirely on the subject, presenting a dignified record of a working-class professional.\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\/spotprent-op-de-beperkte-vrijheid-van-meningsuiting-voor-de-humorist-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" 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;\"\u003eSpotprent op de beperkte vrijheid van meningsuiting voor de humorist - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" 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;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Veth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360553636175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360559829327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360559862095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360559894863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360559927631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360559960399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360559993167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360560025935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360560058703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360560091471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360560124239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360560157007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Johan-Meeuwis-als-ober_Poster_CompositorV1_1785534138497.jpg?v=1785534331"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/jan-veth.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}