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Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen, 1820-1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
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Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen, 1820-1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen, 1820-1832
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This striking portrait, titled "Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen," was painted by the renowned Dutch artist Jan Willem Pieneman in the early 19th century. The subject of the painting is Sara de Haan, who was widowed at a young age following the death of her husband, Cornelis Hartsen, an Amsterdam underwriter. The portrait captures Sara in a somber mood, dressed in all black, which was the customary attire for widows during this period. Her clothing includes a high-necked, long-sleeved dress with intricate frills and lace details, topped with a large, black bonnet adorned with a pearl necklace. The use of oil on canvas and the rich, dark colors of the painting add to the overall sense of melancholy and sadness. The portrait is a poignant reminder of the romantic era and the societal expectations placed upon women during the 19th century in the Netherlands. Sara's downcast gaze and the subtle folds in her clothing convey a sense of quiet strength and resilience in the face of loss. This painting is now a cherished piece of heritage art, housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and serves as an important historical record of Dutch fashion and the role of women during this period.
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