Commissioned by the Haagse Kunstkring I made this portrait of Jean Wijten.
As of October 1, 2022, Jean Wijten has retired after more than 35 years as a highly regarded Chef de Bureau at the Haagse Kunstkring. On September 30, he was appointed Member of Merit by the General Board of the Haagse Kunstkring. He received the medal associated with this appointment and also a place in the 'Golden Books' of the Haagse Kunstkring.
The Golden Books are thick folios in which the history of the HKK can be found from 1892, in sketches and drawings of memorable persons and events for the association. They are considered the crown jewels of the Hague Art Circle.
I am very honored that I was allowed to carry out this portrait assignment and that the photo portrait of Jean van Wijten is included in these Golden Books. It is the first time that the portrait is made with photography as a technique. The portrait of Jean is therefore the first photographic portrait in the Golden Books.
© Portrait of Jean Wijten, by Jacqueline Louter-Hoos, 2022 - Commissioned by the Haagse Kunstkring
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