4/6
Joannes Bemme
1802
Medium
etching
Dimensions
144; 190
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"4/6" is a etching by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme created in 1802. Measuring just 190mm high by 144mm wide, intimate print is the fourth in a presumed series of six, showcasing Bemme's skill in the etching medium during the early 19th century. Etching, an intaglio technique where acid etches lines into a metal plate, allowed artists like Bemme to achieve expressive lines and subtle tones, making it ideal for reproductions or original compositions prized by collectors. Bemme, active in the Netherlands around the turn of the century, contributed to the rich tradition of printmaking that bridged ...