Portrait of Louis Royer

Charles van Beveren (1809-1850), oil on panel, 1830

The couple Louis Royer and Carolina Kerst were captured in a portrait after their return from a yearlong sojourn in Rome. Louis is seen in his sculptor’s studio surrounded by his work, some of which is on view in this gallery. One of his sculptures is visible in Carolina’s likeness. A letter and an Italian landscape allude to their Italian trip and the cross around her neck signifies her Catholic faith.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-1523
Dimensionsheight 25 cm x width 21 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel

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Identification

Title(s)
- Portrait of Louis Royer (1793-1868). Scupltor
- Portrait of Louis Royer
Object type
Object number
SK-A-1523
Inscriptions / marks
- inscription: ‘Roma’
- signature and date: ‘C. van Beveren fe 1830’
Description
The couple Louis Royer and Carolina Kerst were captured in a portrait after their return from a yearlong sojourn in Rome. Louis is seen in his sculptor’s studio surrounded by his work, some of which is on view in this gallery. One of his sculptures is visible in Carolina’s likeness. A letter and an Italian landscape allude to their Italian trip and the cross around her neck signifies her Catholic faith.

Creation

Creation
painter: Charles van Beveren
Dating
1830
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Material and technique

Physcial description
olieverf op paneel
Material
Dimensions
height 25 cm x width 21 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1890-05
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Copyright
Public domain

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