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About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 186 mm x breedte 272 mm

Art Historical Context

This etching, titled *2/* and created by Dutch artist Gerrit Groenewegen in 1797, exemplifies the precise draftsmanship prized in late eighteenth-century printmaking. Measuring just 186 by 272 millimeters, the modest scale suggests it was designed for inclusion in a portfolio or instructional volume rather than as a standalone wall piece. The title indicates its place as the second plate in a six-part series, likely documenting vessels or maritime subjects central to the Dutch Republic’s enduring identity a seafaring power. Etching allowed Groenewegen to achieve fine linear detail and tonal n...

About the Artist

Gerrit Groenewegen · 1754–1826

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