Aert Schouman

Artist

Aert Schouman (1710-1792) was a Dutch painter known for his beautiful paintings of birds, as well as still lifes, portraits and history paintings. He was a man of many talents, who was also a talented glass engraver, wallpaper painter, printmaker, collector and art dealer.

Aart Schaumann Biography

• Born on March 4, 1710 in Dordrecht, Netherlands.
• He worked as a painter, glass sculptor, wallpaper artist, printmaker, collector and art dealer.
• Between 1735 and 1785 he was one of the leading artists in the province of Zeeland.
• He died in The Hague on July 5, 1792 (aged 82).

Representative works

• Pheasants
• "Portrait of a Painter, perhaps the Artist Himself "
• "Portrait of Arend Maartensz de Heer"
• "Portrait of Anthonia van der Linden"

Sukhoman's style and achievements

Sukhoman's work is characterized by realistic, detailed depictions and a delicate sense of color. He vividly portrays animals, especially birds, accurately capturing their characteristics and ecology . In still lifes and portraits, he also skillfully depicts the texture of the subject and the effects of light, creating a deep sense of depth and a tranquil atmosphere.

Suchoman was not only a painter, but also a glass sculptor, wallpaper artist and printmaker, and demonstrated his wide-ranging talents. He had a huge influence on the 18th century Dutch art scene, and his works are still held in many museums and private collections today.