Portret van de kunstenaar Louis Royer

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collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This steel engraving, created in 1868 by Edouard Taurel, presents a formal portrait of the artist Louis Royer. Measuring approximately 30 by 21 centimeters, the work captures Royer with the precise linework characteristic of the medium, reflecting the 19th-century interest in documenting notable figures from the art world. Taurel’s choice of steel engraving allowed for fine detail and durability, making such portraits widely reproducible for prints and publications of the era. Steel engraving emerged as a favored technique during the Victorian period for its ability to produce sharp, long-las...

About the Artist

Edouard Taurel · 1824–1892

Charles Edouard Taurel (1824–1892) was a Dutch engraver and illustrator whose career exemplified the continued vitality of steel engraving and etching in the Netherlands during the nineteenth century. Working primarily in Amsterdam, Taurel specialized in portrait engravings of Dutch historical figures and topographical views of Amsterdam and its surroundings. His work served both commemorative fun...