Portret van Louise Marie van Orléans

About this artwork

blad: hoogte 510 mm x breedte 395 mm

Art Historical Context

This steel engraving, created by Irish artist Erin Corr in 1832, presents a formal portrait of Louise Marie of Orléans. Measuring 510 by 395 millimeters, the work captures the young noblewoman at a pivotal moment in European history, shortly after her marriage to King Leopold I, which helped solidify Belgium’s newly independent monarchy. Steel engraving was prized in the early nineteenth century for its ability to render fine detail and withstand large print runs, making portraits like this widely accessible beyond royal circles. Corr’s precise line work highlights the elegance of court dress...

About the Artist

Erin Corr · 1803–1862

Erin Corr (1803–1862) was an Irish engraver of exceptional skill and dedication, born in Brussels of Irish descent on an unknown date in 1803 and dying on August 10, 1862. His career exemplified the internationalism of 19th-century European art, as he trained in Belgium and France before establishing himself as a professor at the Antwerp Academy, where he influenced the next generation of engraver...