Joseph Hartogensis

Joseph Hartogensis was an artist active in the field of graphic arts during the mid-nineteenth century, with documented production spanning the period of 1836 through 1856. His known artistic output consists exclusively of prints, primarily focusing on landscape and intimate genre studies.

Ten of Hartogensis’s prints are currently represented in museum collections, establishing his work as a verifiable record of mid-century printmaking. His artistic importance is secured by the inclusion of his graphic works in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

Thematically, the compositions often address pastoral subjects and rural life. Specific works preserved in collections include the landscape studies Riviergezicht and Landschap met een ploeger, the general scenic view Bosgezicht, and the repeated genre study Kippen bij een boerenschuur. These surviving Joseph Hartogensis prints offer insight into nineteenth-century representation of the natural environment and animal subjects. Due to the age of these works, many are available as downloadable artwork and reside in the public domain, facilitating access to high-quality prints for researchers and institutions worldwide.