Portret van Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball
Medium
etching
Dimensions
158; 238
About this artwork
opschrift, recto, handgeschreven: ‘1e Etat’
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we spotlight *Portret van Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball*, a delicate etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels from 1882. Measuring 238 mm high by 158 mm wide, this intimate portrait captures the likeness of Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball, likely a notable figure in 19th-century Belgian society. Michiels, known for his precise engraving skills, worked in the tradition of detailed portraiture prevalent in Antwerp's vibrant art scene during the late Romantic era. Etching, the medium here, involves coating a metal plate with acid-resistant ground,...