Portret van Cornelius Ekama
Johann Peter Berghaus
1847-07-19
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
280; 367
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"Portret van Cornelius Ekama" is a striking lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, July 19, 1847. Measuring 367 mm high by 280 mm wide, this portrait the likeness of Cornelius Ekama, a notable figure from mid-19th-century Netherlands Berghaus, a skilled German-born lithographer active in Amsterdam, in detailed portraits and illustrations, contributing to the vibrant print culture of the era. Lithography, the medium here, revolutionized 19th-century art by allowing artists to draw directly on stone for high-quality, reproducible prints. This technique enabled affordable dissemination of portrait...