Antique Print-GORCUM-GORINCHEM-NETHERLANDS-Hendriks-ca. 1930

Subject: Antique print, titled: ‘Gorcum.’ – A view of the Dutch city Gorcum (also Gorinchem), seen over the Boven Merwede river. The sun breaks through the clouds causing a stark dark-light contrast.

Condition: Very good, given age. Slightly browned around the image (from matting). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Etching on modern laid paper. Watermark: Van Gelder Zonen

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 64.8 x 50 cm. The image size is ca. 55.1 x 36.8 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 25.5 x 19.7 inch. The image size is ca. 21.7 x 14.5 inch.

Part Number: 51084

Location: PCO-P7-13 / Expo-158

Description: Source unknown, to be determined. Signed and titled in pencil below the image.

Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Arend Hendriks’ after own design. Arend Hendriks (1901-1951) was a Dutch printmaker. He was self-taught in painting, although he did receive some training in drawing early in life. His skill was recognised, however, as from 1933 he became a teacher (in graphic arts) at the Academy for Visual Arts in the Hague.