
Old World Portraits
Self Portrait
Joseph Stallaert
A dignified 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of artistic contemplation.

1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and contemplative 1908 portrait of the renowned Dutch marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag.
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A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
About the piece
Painted in 1908 by Willy Martens, this formal oil portrait captures the elder statesman of the Hague School, Hendrik Willem Mesdag. The subject is depicted in his later years, exuding a sense of wisdom and quiet authority as he sits amongst his personal collection, book in hand.
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1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and contemplative 1908 portrait of the renowned Dutch marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.