Portret van een onbekend kind

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This delicate steel engraving, titled *Portret van een onbekend kind* ("Portrait of an Unknown Child"), captures the quiet intimacy of its young subject through the precise lines characteristic of 19th-century printmaking. Created by Irish artist Erin Corr (1815–1862), the work measures just 250 by 197 millimeters, inviting close viewing that emphasizes the tender features and subtle textures of the child's face and attire. Steel engraving was prized during this era for its ability to produce fine detail and durable plates, allowing artists to create multiple high-quality impressions that bro...

About the Artist

Erin Corr · 1803–1862

Erin Corr (1803–1862) was an Irish engraver of exceptional skill and dedication, born in Brussels of Irish descent on an unknown date in 1803 and dying on August 10, 1862. His career exemplified the internationalism of 19th-century European art, as he trained in Belgium and France before establishing himself as a professor at the Antwerp Academy, where he influenced the next generation of engraver...