{"product_id":"portret-van-august-allebe-johan-braakensiek","title":"Portret van August Allebé - Johan Braakensiek","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical ink illustration by Johan Braakensiek depicting August Allebé, the director of the Rijksakademie, in a moment of playful cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis satirical illustration by the Dutch artist Johan Braakensiek depicts August Allebé, a figure of significant standing in the late nineteenth-century Dutch art world. Allebé served as the director of the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam from 1880 until 1906. Braakensiek, a prolific illustrator known for his contributions to Dutch periodicals, captures the academic environment with a sharp, observational eye. The composition features Allebé at his desk, surrounded by the tools of his trade, including a pipe and various drawing implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this specific work, the artist employs a narrative device that blends portraiture with social commentary. Allebé is shown gesturing towards a figure of Saint Nicholas, a traditional Dutch cultural icon. The title, 'Braakensiek gelooft er niet meer aan!' (Braakensiek no longer believes in it!), suggests a playful critique of tradition or perhaps a commentary on the changing attitudes within the artistic establishment of the time. The line work is precise and characteristic of the period's editorial illustration, utilising cross-hatching to define form and shadow within the studio setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraakensiek's ability to balance the likeness of his subject with the demands of a satirical publication demonstrates his technical skill. The inclusion of classical busts and anatomical studies in the background provides context for Allebé's role as an educator and administrator. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural milieu of Amsterdam at the turn of the century, documenting the intersection of institutional authority and the irreverent spirit of the press. The work remains a curious piece of Dutch graphic history, reflecting the personality of a man who shaped generations of artists while navigating the public scrutiny of his contemporaries.\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\/horses-at-the-watering-spot-the-bridge-charles-francois-daubigny\" 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;\"\u003eHorses at the Watering Spot (The Bridge) - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-louis-gueymard-as-robert-le-diable-gustave-courbet\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Louis Guéymard as Robert le Diable - Gustave Courbet — Gustave Courbet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johan Braakensiek","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418100896079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418109153615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418109186383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418109219151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58418109251919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418109284687,"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":58418109317455,"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":58418109350223,"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":58418109382991,"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":58418109415759,"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":58418109448527,"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":58418109481295,"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-August-Alleb-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786160416038.jpg?v=1786160697","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-august-allebe-johan-braakensiek","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}