Adrien De Witte

Adrien De Witte was an artist specializing in printmaking, active from approximately 1860 to 1891. Although details regarding his biography are limited, his output is documented through institutional holdings dating across three decades.

Ten of Adrien De Witte's prints are represented in significant European collections, establishing the artist's presence within the historical record of graphic arts. His work is primarily held in the Rijksmuseum, solidifying the preservation and accessibility of his known pieces.

De Witte’s subjects vary, encompassing portraiture and everyday architectural and domestic scenes. Notable examples include the formal study Portret van Léon-Hubert Zeyen and Portret van een onbekende man. His environmental prints include compositions such as Erf met regenton and the atmospheric study Figuur loopt door een tunnel. The availability of these historical images, often released into the public domain by collecting institutions, ensures that high-quality prints derived from the original Adrien De Witte prints remain accessible for study and collection today.