Portret van Arnold Marcel

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Arnold Marcel** by Aert Schou (1710–1792) is a delicate 18th-century drawing from 1748, capturing the of its sitter on a modest sheet of paper measuring 221 × 179 mm. Schouman, a versatile artist active during the Rococo era, was renowned for his precise draughtsmanship in portraits, history scenes, and natural subjects. This intimate work reflects the period's growing interest in personal commemoration among the Dutch elite, blending elegant lines with subtle characterization typical of his preparatory studies or standalone sketches. Executed on paper—a favored medium for Schou...

About the Artist

Aert Schouman · 1710–1792

Comment on works: Portraits; Interiors; Landscapes; Still life