Portrait of a Wounded KNIL soldier — Isaac Israels

Isaac Israels. Painted 1882.

After joining the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) in the former slave fortress of Elmina, Ghana, this man was called Kees Pop. His own name is unknown, but his parents were known as Kwamena and Ekoerva. ‘Pop’ served twelve years and fought in the Aceh War in Indonesia. Israëls painted him – with medals – while he was on sick leave in the Netherlands shortly before he returned to Africa.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in The Netherlands overseas, 19th Century, Main building.

oil paint (paint), hardboard · Original size: 23 × 37 cm

Print: 23 × 37 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200412933. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.