Oude man
Jan Chalon
1789
Medium
etching
Dimensions
96; 95
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 96 mm x breedte 95 mm
Art Historical Context
**Oude Man (Old Man)** by Jan Chalon, 1789 Step into the intimate world of Jan Chalon's *Oude Man*, a delicate etching from 1789 measuring just 96 mm high by 95 mm wide. Created the Dutch artist Jan Chalon (1739–1795), known for his expressive portraits and character studies, this small-scale work captures the essence of an elderly figure. In the late 18th century Dutch artists like Chalon continued the tradition of meticulous printmaking, blending observation with subtle emotional depth during a time of Enlightenment curiosity about human character. Etching, Chalon's chosen medium, involves...