Portret van Jean Dolent
Medium
etching
Dimensions
165; 104
About this artwork
Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
Félix Bracquemond's *Portret van Jean Dolent* (1887) captures the likeness of Jean Dolent, prominent French art critic and known for his insightful essays on contemporary artists. Created as a small-scale etching measuring just 165mm high by 104mm wide, this intimate portrait exemplifies Bracquemond mastery of printmaking during the late 19th. Bracquemond (1833–1914), a leading figure in the revival of etching in France, was celebrated for his technical precision and expressive line work, often associating with Impressionists like Degas and Manet. Etching, an intaglio technique where acid etc...
About the Artist
Félix Bracquemond · 1833–1914
French, Paris 1833–1914 Sèvres