Print Description
Portrait of an old man shading his eyes.
Made by James Hazard after Rembrandt van Rijn.
Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 13.8 x 16.4 cm (5.43 x 6.46 inch). Image size: 11.2 x 14 cm. (4.41 x 5.51 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Some staining in left margin. Remains of tape on rear from previous attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
PORTRAIT-OLD-MAN-SHADING-EYES | PCO-C44-23
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: New Hollstein 175 copy b.
Biography engraver: James Hazard (1748-1787) was a British artist known for his work as a collector of paintings and drawings. He was also an amateur etcher.
Biography artist: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), usually simply known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art. It is estimated Rembrandt produced a total of about three hundred paintings, three hundred etchings, and two thousand drawings.
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