Portret van Henriette Ursula Claire Taurel
1885
Medium
etching
Dimensions
325; 250
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
This 1885 etching by Edouard Taurel portrays Henriette Ursula Claire Taurel in a composition measuring 325 by 250 millimeters. Created during a period when etching enjoyed renewed popularity among European artists, the medium allowed for delicate, precise line work that captured subtle expressions and textures with remarkable intimacy. The shared surname suggests a personal subject, typical of nineteenth-century portraiture that blended formal likeness with private sentiment. Etching’s ability to produce multiple impressions made such works accessible beyond elite circles, reflecting broader ...
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...