Portret van Louis Ricquier

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

"Portret van Louis Ric" is a striking lith created in 1822 by Guillaume Philidor den Burggraaff, capturing the likeness of its sitter with the precision and immediacy characteristic of this innovative printmaking technique. Measuring 311 mm high by 237 mm wide, the portrait exemplifies the modest yet impactful scale of early lithographic works, designed for both personal collections and wider dissemination. The Dutch title suggests a Flemish or Dutch context, reflecting the cultural milieu of the post-Napoleonic Netherlands where portraiture served to commemorate notable individuals. Lithogra...

About the Artist

Guillaume Philidor Van den Burggraaff · 1790–present

Guillaume Philidor van den Burggraaff (born 1790) was a Belgian lithographer and engraver who worked in Brussels during the early-to-mid 19th century, contributing to the documentation of Belgian street life and popular culture through his lithographic prints. Born in Brussels in 1790, van den Burggraaff held the title of lithographer to the Royal Academy, indicating official recognition and insti...