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A Writer Trimming his Pen
by Jan Ekels the Younger, 1784
A Writer Trimming his Pen (1784) is a painting by Jan Ekels the Younger, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Rijksmuseum.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Jan Ekels the Younger
- Year
- 1784
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Rijksmuseum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
A Writer Trimming his Pen by Jan Ekels the Younger (1784). The original hangs in the Rijksmuseum.
Your ArtLogia A Writer Trimming his Pen is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Jan Ekels the Younger (1759–1793) was a Dutch painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Jan Ekels the Younger hang in collections such as the Rijksmuseum.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Jan Ekels the Younger (1759–1793)
Jan Ekels the Younger (1759–1793) was a Dutch painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Jan Ekels the Younger hang in collections such as the Rijksmuseum.
More by Jan Ekels the YoungerQuestions
Is this A Writer Trimming his Pen reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your A Writer Trimming his Pen is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original A Writer Trimming his Pen?
The original by Jan Ekels the Younger (1784) is in the Rijksmuseum. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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