Portret van Albertus Brondgeest
Henry Brown
1841 - 1842
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
72; 61
About this artwork
Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we spotlight *Portret van Albertusondgeest*, a delicate wood engraving by Henry Brown 1841–1842. Measuring just 72 mm high by 61 mm wide, this portrait captures the likeness of Albertus Brondest, likely a notable figure from the Netherlands during the early Victorian era. Brown's precise lines evoke the formal portraiture tradition, rendering Brondgeest's features with a sense of dignity and realism suited to the burgeoning print culture of the 19th century. Wood engraving, the medium here, marked a technical leap forward from earlier woodcuts. By carving...