Portret van Theodorus Collot d'Escury
Johann Peter Berghaus
1855-10-18
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
350; 295
About this artwork
height 350 mm x width 295 mm
Art Historical Context
"Portret van Theodoruslot d'Escury" is a striking 19th-century lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, October 18, 1855. This portrait captures the likeness of Theodorus Collot'Escury, a whose Dutch surname suggests ties to notable local families, possibly in legal, military, or civic circles common for such commissioned works. Measuring 350 mm in height by 295 mm in width the print's modest yet substantial scale made it ideal for personal display in homes or offices, bridging fine art with everyday accessibility. Lithography, the chosen medium, revolutionized portraiture in the mid-1800s by all...