Portret van een heer met bakkebaarden
1888
Medium
steel engraving
Dimensions
248; 185
About this artwork
date
Art Historical Context
Created in 1888 by Edouard Taurel, this steel engraving titled *Portret van een heer met bakbaarden* presents a formal portrait of a gentleman distinguished by his prominent sideburns. Measuring 248 by 185 millimeters, the work exemplifies the refined printmaking practices of the late nineteenth century, when such portraits served both as personal mementos and accessible art objects for a growing middle-class audience. Steel engraving was prized for its exceptional durability and capacity to render intricate details, allowing artists to achieve tonal depth and precision that surpassed earlier...
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...