{"product_id":"boer-uit-laren-martinus-van-regteren-altena","title":"Boer uit Laren - Martinus van Regteren Altena","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed graphite portrait of a farmer from Laren, capturing the character and weathered features of the subject with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphite study, Boer uit Laren, captures the weathered features of a farmer from the Laren region in the Netherlands. Martinus van Regteren Altena employs a precise, observational approach to document the subject, focusing on the textures of age etched into the skin. The lines around the eyes, the furrowed brow, and the set of the mouth communicate a sense of lived experience. The artist uses light shading to define the contours of the face, allowing the paper surface to remain visible and contribute to the overall tone of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laren School, with which the artist is associated, often turned its attention to the rural life of the Gooi region. Artists in this circle sought to record the character of the local population, moving away from idealised depictions toward a more direct, honest representation of their subjects. This portrait reflects that objective, presenting the farmer without artifice or embellishment. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the head and shoulders, which directs the viewer's attention to the psychological presence of the man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall spots of foxing are visible on the original paper, which add to the historical character of the piece. The drawing demonstrates a high level of technical control, with subtle variations in pressure creating depth and volume. It is a quiet, contemplative work that captures a specific moment in the social history of the Dutch countryside. By focusing on the individual, the artist provides a window into the daily reality of the agricultural community at the turn of the twentieth century. This print reproduces the original graphite marks with clarity, maintaining the integrity of the artist's hand and the nuances of the original sketch.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/nanny-of-ivan-the-terrible-konstantin-makovsky\" 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;\"\u003eNanny of Ivan the Terrible by Konstantin Makovsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bonne-femme-de-normandie-johann-georg-wille\" 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;\"\u003eBonne Femme de Normandie by Johann Georg Wille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/martinus-van-regteren-altena\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Martinus van Regteren Altena →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martinus van Regteren Altena","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749421945167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749437083983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749437116751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749437149519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749437182287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749437215055,"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":58749437247823,"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":58749437280591,"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":58749437313359,"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":58749437346127,"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":58749437378895,"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":58749437411663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791982233046.jpg?v=1791982236","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/boer-uit-laren-martinus-van-regteren-altena","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}