Portrait of Dutch actress Cornelia Naret Koning-Majofski

This striking portrait by Matthieu Wiegman captures the essence of Dutch actress Cornelia Naret Koning-Majofski in 1908. Wiegman, also known as Mattheus Johannes Marie Wiegman, was a Dutch artist whose career spanned into the mid-20th century. While the provided source data for other artists includes iconic works like Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' and Hopper's 'Nighthawks,' Wiegman's own style often leaned towards Expressionism and Symbolism, fitting within the broader European art movements of the early 20th century. This portrait, created when Wiegman was around 22 years old, demonstrates his early command of capturing character and mood. The choice of a theatrical subject, an actress, suggests an interest in performance and human expression, themes that often resonate with artists exploring psychological depth in their work. The painting serves as a valuable historical record, not only of the actress herself but also of Wiegman's evolving artistic vision at the outset of his career.