Description
A small, rectangular etching depicting a man standing in profile, wearing a white coat and a hat, etched in delicate detail.
Made by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine after own design.
Medium: Etching and drypoint on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 1.6 x 2.6 cm (0.63 x 1.02 inch). Image size: 1.6 x 2.6 cm. (0.63 x 1.02 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.
ETCHING, DRYPOINT, MINIATURE, PORTRAIT, WHITE COAT, TRADITIONAL ATTIRE | PCO-EXPO-100
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: As described in P. Smolik’s 1934 publication and F. Hillemacher’s 1865 catalogue.
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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