Study of the artist at work

This page presents "Study of the artist at work", created by Petrus van der Velden. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is portrait. Figurative, a short history: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.

"Study of the artist at work" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.

Dutch, 1837–1915

If you like the visual language of Petrus van der Velden, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.