Portrait of Nurse Nelly (1894)
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"Portrait of Nurse Nelly" (1894) by Jan Toorop is a distinguished piece that showcases the Dutch artist's affinity for detail and character study. This portrait, executed with a delicate interplay of colors and lines, features Nelly, a nurse, depicted in profile. Her gaze appears forward, suggesting a demeanor of attentiveness and resolve, which is apt for a professional dedicated to the caring profession.Her uniform, detailed with precision, includes a high-collared dress adorned with buttons and a cross emblem, symbolizing her noble profession. The headgear, traditional in style, adds a historical depth to the representation. Toorop's choice of a muted yet expressive palette, particularly the green background, highlights the subject effectively, focusing the viewer's attention on Nelly's facial features and the textures of her attire.This portrayal not only immortalizes Nurse Nelly but also reflects the societal respect and importance given to the nursing profession during the late 19th century.
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Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a 19-century Dutch-Javanese painter who extensively experimented with different artistic styles ranging from Realism, Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau to Pointillism. He was famous for using highly stylized slim figures and dynamic lines that were influenced by Indonesian motifs and curvilinear lines. His most famous poster artwork “Delft Salad Oil”, commissioned by The Dutch Oil Company, became so iconic that the Dutch Art Nouveau painting style is given the nickname "the salad oil style". Despite the fact that Toorop's expertise was in producing designs for marketing and advertisements, he also produced a number of fine art pieces that dealt with darker subjects including the human physche and emotions.