Fine Art

Portrait of a Wounded KNIL soldier — History & Facts

After joining the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) in the former slave fortress of Elmina, Ghana, this man was called Kees Pop. His own name is unknown, but his parents were known as Kwamena and Ekoerva. ‘Pop’ served twelve years and fought in the Aceh War in Indonesia.

Israëls painted him – with medals – while he was on sick leave in the Netherlands shortly before he returned to Africa.

More Artworks by Isaac Israëls

A depiction of a glassblowing workshop by Isaac Israëls.

Interieur van een glasblazerij 2

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A landscape painting by Isaac Israëls depicting a canal with industrial buildings.

Kanaal met aan de oever fabrieksterrein

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This painting depicts a worker's portrait by Isaac Israëls.

Kop van een man, portret van een arbeider 2

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A depiction of glassblowers at work, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic movement.

Glasblazers

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A depiction of a cowboy on horseback in a vibrant landscape.

Cowboy te paard

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A scene depicting people in a street in The Hague at evening.

Mensen in de Venestraat te Den Haag bij avond

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This painting depicts young maids by the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam.

Dienstmeisjes op de Leidsegracht

Isaac Israëls

A depiction of three kitchen helpers at work by Isaac Israëls.

Drie keukenhulpen aan het werk

Isaac Israëls

A painting depicting three women walking along a canal.

Drie vrouwen wandelen langs een gracht

Isaac Israëls

A woman elegantly rides a horse in a vibrant Impressionist style.

Vrouw te paard

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More Portrait Art

A young girl in a pale dress stands center surrounded by figures including two women, a dwarf, a dog, and a man with a brush beside a large canvas.

Las Meninas

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A European girl wearing a blue headscarf with a yellow drape and a large pearl earring against a dark background.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

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A man wearing a heavy brown coat and dark fur hat with a white bandage on his right ear clenches a wooden pipe between his lips as smoke rises.

Self-portrait with a Bandaged Ear and Pipe

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Portrait de Marie de Médicis

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A seated woman in a deep blue and gold gown with a starched white ruff, holding flowers, against a red curtain and grand architectural background.

Anne of Austria, Queen of France

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Equestrian portrait of Charles Colonna, Duke of Marsi by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the Duke on a rearing warhorse.

Equestrian portrait of Charles Colonna, Duke of Marsi

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