Description
A figure in a heavy cloak and hat, holding a walking stick, rendered in fine etching.
Made by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine after own design.
Medium: Etching on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 2.5 x 4.4 cm (0.98 x 1.73 inch). Image size: 2.5 x 4.4 cm. (0.98 x 1.73 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Losely attached to carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
NORBLIN, ETCHING, CLOAKED FIGURE, POLISH ART, HISTORICAL ART | PCO-EXPO-100
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: Smolik item 24 on page 41, Rastawiecki item 23 on page 207, Hillemacher item 81 on page 25.
Biography engraver: Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine (1745-1830) was a French painter and printmaker who spent much of his career in Poland. He is celebrated for his genre scenes, portraits, and historical depictions, often blending French and Polish influences with techniques inspired by Rembrandt.
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