Portret van Léopold de Wael
Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels
1831 - 1890
Medium
etching
Dimensions
200; 297
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 297 mm x breedte 200 mm
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Léopold deael** is a striking 19th-century etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, created sometime between 1831 and 1890. This intimate portrait captures the likeness of Léopold de W, likely a notable figure from Flemish society, rendered with the precision typical of Michiels' work as an engraver. Measuring 297 mm in height by 200 mm in widthprecisely matching the plate mark—this print exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of the era, where etchings served as accessible reproductions of prominent individuals for collectors and admirers. Etching, Michiels' c...