Portret van Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine
Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine
1755 - 1830
Medium
etching
Dimensions
147; 137
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Jean Pierre Norblin de Gourdaine** This intimate etching, titled *Portret van Jean Pierreblin de la Gourd*, is a self-port by the French artist of the same name (1755–1830). Measuring just 137 mm by 147 mm, it captures artist's likeness in a compact, detailed format typical of 18th- and early 19th-century print. Norblin, known for his work as a painter and engraver, particularly in Poland where he documented everyday life and historical events, showcases his skill in this modest yet revealing piece. Etching, the medium here, involves coating a metal plate with acid-resistant gr...