{"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\/products\/portret-van-johan-meeuwis-als-ober-jan-veth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}