Lord Cavendish
Medium
etching
Dimensions
302; 224
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"Lord Cavendish" is a striking etching by the Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Michiels, created in 1883. 302 mm high by 224 mm wide, this intimate portrait captures the dignified likeness of the British aristocrat Lord Cavendish, likely rendered with the precision characteristic of 19th-centurymaking. Michiels, known for his skillful reproductions of notable figures, employed etching—a technique where acid etches intricate lines into a metal plate achieve delicate tonal variations and expressive detail, making fine art accessible beyond original paintings. Produced just a year after significant ...