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Jan Mankes
Portrait of Annie Zernike, the Artist’s Wife, 1918
Is it easier to paint your loved one’s profile than to look at them straight on? Jan Mankes used thin layers of oils, called glaze, to lovingly build up this portrait of his wife Annie. You can almost feel the smooth, cream skin, which very naturally contrasts with her dark brown hair. Endearing dow
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ny hair grows on the temple and neck. A subtle highlight is all we see of the comb holding Annie’s wealth of hair in place.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Jan Mankes
Title
Portrait of Annie Zernike, the Artist’s Wife
Year
1918
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
34 x 32.5 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
Uknown
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