Portret van Méryon weergegeven als beeldhouwwerk in reliëf
Medium
etching
Dimensions
89; 122
About this artwork
Schenking van R. Vroom-van Beers
Art Historical Context
Félix Bracquemond's *Portret van Méry weergegeven als beeldwwerk in reliëf* (Portrait of Méryon Depicted as a Sculpture in), created in 1854, the likeness of fellow French etcher Charles Mery in an inventive, classical style. Rendered as a low-relief sculpture reminiscent of ancient medallions, this intimate portrait honors Meryon, whose dramatic etchings of Paris would later cement his legacy. Bracquemond, a pivotal figure in 19th-century printmaking, showcases his friendship with Meryon amid the etching revival in France, where artists drew inspiration from masters like Rembrandt. Etched on...
About the Artist
Félix Bracquemond · 1833–1914
French, Paris 1833–1914 Sèvres