Oude vrouw
Medium
etching
Dimensions
144; 127
About this artwork
width 127 mm x height 144 mm
Art Historical Context
**Oude Vrouw (Old Woman)** *Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet, 1832* *Etching, 127 × 144 mm* Step into the intimate world of Jacobus Ludovicus Cor's *Oude Vrouw*, a delicate etching from 1832 capturing the essence of an elderly woman. At just 127 mm wide by 144 mm high, this modest-sized print invites close contemplation, drawing viewers into the subtle nuances of her expression and form. The Dutch title, meaning "Old Woman," suggests a poignant character study, common in 19th-century European art that celebrated ordinary lives amid the Romantic era's emphasis on emotion and individuality. Etchin...
About the Artist
Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet · 1815–1882
Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet (1815–1882) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and museum curator whose career bridged artistic practice and cultural preservation. Born in Leiden in 1815, Cornet devoted his life to documenting Dutch history and culture through his paintings and drawings while simultaneously working to preserve the nation's artistic heritage as head of Leiden's Prentenkabinet (Prints Cabin...