Portret van Johann Friedrich Blumenbach

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 212 mm x breedte 175 mm

Art Historical Context

This etching by Ludwig Emil Grimm presents a portrait of Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, rendered with the fine, precise lines characteristic of the medium. Created between 1823 and 1863, the work measures 212 mm in height by 175 mm in width, a compact format typical of prints intended for personal collections or scholarly publications. The plate-edge details preserved in the impression highlight the technical care taken in its production. Etching allowed artists like Grimm to achieve delicate tonal variations and intricate textures, making it especially well-suited for capturing the features an...

About the Artist

Ludwig Emil Grimm · 1790–1863

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