{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-h-w-mesdag-jan-veth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}