His Portrait by Evert-Jan Boks. A group of women and a young boy in black mourning attire are gathered in a cluttered, richly detailed artist's studio to view a portrait on an easel.

His Portrait

Evert-Jan Boks

1898 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative late 19th-century narrative painting depicting a poignant moment of reflection in an artist's studio.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1898 by Evert-Jan Boks, this detailed composition captures a group in mourning viewing a portrait, likely of a lost loved one. The interior is rich with period details, from the ornate folding screen and patterned rugs to the artist's tools, all rendered with masterful academic precision and a sophisticated play of light.