Who created "Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel"?

Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel was created by Louis Antoine Carolus in 1824 - 1865.

When was "Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel" created?

This artwork was created 1824 - 1865.

What medium is "Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel"?

Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel is etching.

Is "Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel" in the public domain?

Yes, Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel

Louis Antoine Carolus

1824 - 1865

Medium

etching

Dimensions

60; 75

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This delicate etching, *Grafmonument van J. Smekens en M.C. Helsel* by Louis Antoine Carolus ( 1824–1865), captures a poignant funerary monument honoring J.B. Smekens and M.C. Helsel. Likely produced in a Dutch- or Flemish-speaking region, it reflects 19th-century fascination with memorial architecture, where elaborate gravestones symbolized social standing and remembrance amid the Romantic era's emphasis on mortality and. Crafted as a small int print (75 × 60 mm), the etching technique allowed Carolus to achieve intricate lines and tonal depth by biting acid into a metal plate, a method priz...

About the Artist

Louis Antoine Carolus · 1814–1865

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Grafmonument van J.B. Smekens en M.C. Helsel

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