Old World Portraits
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Self-Portrait in the Uniform of the Jagers
Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts
1831 · Wood, Oil Paint
This dramatic 1831 self-portrait depicts Willem Engelberts in his Jager military uniform, complete with rifle and insignia.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1831, this striking self-portrait by Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts captures the artist in the uniform of the Jagers. The work is characterized by its moody, atmospheric background and meticulous attention to the details of the military attire, from the polished brass buttons to the heavy rifle held over his shoulder. It offers a dignified and resolute gaze, exemplifying the refined portraiture of the Dutch 19th century.
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