Print Description
A woman beggar standing, facing left, draped in a heavy cloak, etched with fine details.
Made by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine after own design.
Medium: Etching on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 6.6 x 8.3 cm (2.6 x 3.27 inch). Image size: 5.2 x 6.6 cm. (2.05 x 2.6 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Adhered to mounting paper at corners. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
WOMAN BEGGAR, ETCHING, NORBLIN, POLAND, 18TH CENTURY, GENRE SCENE | PCO-EXPO-100
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: Cologne 1989, cat. no. 64; Hillemacher 34.
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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