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Huysmans Collection

Huysmans: A Multifaceted Artist and Novelist From capturing the essence of notable figures like John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Portrait of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). Artist: Huysmans, Jacob (c. 1633?1696)

Portrait of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). Artist: Huysmans, Jacob (c. 1633?1696)
Portrait of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). Private Collection

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Pages from Monets account book detailing names and addresses (pen & ink on paper

Pages from Monets account book detailing names and addresses (pen & ink on paper
MMT217605 Pages from Monets account book detailing names and addresses (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Huysmans, ecrivain (coloured photo)

Huysmans, ecrivain (coloured photo)
975069 Huysmans, ecrivain (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huysmans, ecrivain)

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Tyrell, three-quarter-length, in a white satin dress and blue shawl

Portrait of Mrs. Tyrell, three-quarter-length, in a white satin dress and blue shawl
824166 Portrait of Mrs. Tyrell, three-quarter-length, in a white satin dress and blue shawl, her right arm resting on a plinth, a landscape beyond, (oil on canvas) by Huysmans

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Joris-Karl Huysmans, (184 -1907), French novelist

Joris-Karl Huysmans, (184 -1907), French novelist

Background imageHuysmans Collection: The Goncourt Academy, 1896

The Goncourt Academy, 1896. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Portrait of Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848-1907). Artist: Forain, Jean-Louis (1852-1931)

Portrait of Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848-1907). Artist: Forain, Jean-Louis (1852-1931)
Portrait of Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848-1907). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Huysmans, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou

Huysmans, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Huysmans, c1893. Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans (1848-1907), French novelist who published his works as J.K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Joris-Karl Huysmans, French novelist, 1900

Joris-Karl Huysmans, French novelist, 1900. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1925, 9th album, Editions MD, Paris

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Jacobs Return, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Cornelis Huysmans

Jacobs Return, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Cornelis Huysmans
Jacobs Return, 17th or early 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Flanders Landscape, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Cornelis Huysmans

Flanders Landscape, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Cornelis Huysmans
Flanders Landscape, 17th or early 18th century. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine

Background imageHuysmans Collection: William Legge 1608

William Legge 1608

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Huysmans Photo

Huysmans Photo
JORIS-KARL HUYSMANS French writer best known for his occult fantasies, and for religious works done after his conversion to Catholicism. Photographed in 1900. Date: 1848 - 1907

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Joris-Karl Huysman

Joris-Karl Huysman
JORIS-KARL HUYSMANS (orig. Georges-Charles) French writer of Dutch descent, author of La-bas, A rebours and much more, dabbling in occultism and converting to Catholicism. Date: 1848 - 1907

Background imageHuysmans Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Portrait, Huysmans, L Estampe originale, Album VI, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Portrait, Huysmans, L Estampe originale, Album VI, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Portrait of Huysmans, L Estampe originale, Album VI, Artist, Publisher, Eugene Delatre, Andre Marty, French, 1864-1938, French, born 1857, Delatre, Eugene, Marty, Andre

Background imageHuysmans Collection: JORIS KARL HUYSMANS (1848-1907). French novelist

JORIS KARL HUYSMANS (1848-1907). French novelist

Background imageHuysmans Collection: BRUEGEL: ICE SKATERS. Skaters Before the Gate of St. George in Antwerp. Line engraving, c1558

BRUEGEL: ICE SKATERS. Skaters Before the Gate of St. George in Antwerp. Line engraving, c1558, by Frans Huys after the drawing by Peter Bruegel the Elder

Background imageHuysmans Collection: J-K Huysmans / Port Contem

J-K Huysmans / Port Contem
JORIS-KARL HUYSMANS French novelist, of Dutch descent


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Huysmans: A Multifaceted Artist and Novelist From capturing the essence of notable figures like John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester, to delving into the depths of human emotions through his own pen, Huysmans was a name that resonated with creativity. Jacob Huysmans' portrait of Rochester is a testament to his skill in immortalizing personalities on canvas. But Huysmans' talents extended beyond painting; he also had an eye for documenting everyday life. His inked pages from Monet's account book reveal a meticulous attention to detail as he meticulously recorded names and addresses. In addition to being an artist and documenter, Huysmans himself became the subject of artistic representation. The colored photo titled "Huysmans, ecrivain" showcases him as a writer, emphasizing his literary prowess rather than his visual artistry. Mrs. Tyrell's portrait painted by Huysmans captures her elegance in a white satin dress and blue shawl—a testament to his ability to bring out the beauty in every subject he encountered. Joris-Karl Huysmans was not just an artist but also a renowned French novelist whose works left an indelible mark on literature. The Goncourt Academy recognized his talent in 1896—an acknowledgment that solidified his place among esteemed writers of his time. Jean-Louis Forain's portrayal of Joris-Karl Huysmans offers another perspective on this enigmatic figure—his piercing gaze hinting at the depth within him that fueled such profound storytelling. Eugene Pirou's depiction shows us yet another side of Huysmans—perhaps captured during one of their encounters or inspired by their shared passion for artistry. As we delve deeper into history, we discover Cornelis Huymans—a different spelling but still connected by bloodline—who showcased landscapes through paintbrush strokes. "Jacob's Return" and "Flanders Landscape" provide a glimpse into the artistic legacy that spanned generations.