Print Description
Portrait of a monk’s head, etched with fine details, showcasing a contemplative expression.
Made by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine after own design.
Medium: Etching and drypoint on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 4.8 x 5.6 cm (1.89 x 2.2 inch). Image size: 2.8 x 3.4 cm. (1.1 x 1.34 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, MONK, ETCHING, MINIATURE PRINT, 18TH CENTURY, PORTRAIT, POLISH ART | PCO-EXPO-100
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
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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