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Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1788. Creator: Friedrich Tischbein
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Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1788. Creator: Friedrich Tischbein
Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1788
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Administrator Attache Dutch East Indies Friedrich Tischbein Governor Governor General Hand On Hip Johann Friedrich August Tischbein Menswear Neo Classical Neo Classicism Neoclassical Pride Proud Tischbein Friedrich Waistcoat Posture
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This striking portrait, created by German artist Friedrich Tischbein in 1788, captures the strong and confident presence of Willem Arnold Alting, the Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company. Alting wears the formal attire of his position, including a black coat with gold buttons and a white shirt and cravat. The brass alloy background adds an air of grandeur and importance to the image. Alting gazes directly at the viewer with a proud and confident posture, one hand resting on his hip. This portrait is a prime example of neoclassical art, with its simple yet elegant composition and focus on the subject's character. Alting's attire reflects the colonial power and wealth of the Dutch East India Company, which had a significant impact on the world's trade and economy during the 18th century. The portrait is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the rich artistic and historical heritage of the Netherlands and Europe.
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