Portretten van drie mensen uit de haven van Livorno

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This etching by Ludwig Emil Grimm, dated August 2, 1816, captures three figures from the bustling port of Livorno, Italy. Created during a period when many Northern European artists traveled to the Mediterranean for inspiration, the small print (just 144 by 143 mm) reflects the early 19th-century fascination with everyday life in foreign harbors. Grimm, brother of the renowned fairy-tale collectors Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, was skilled in both painting and printmaking, often documenting his travels with keen observation. Executed in the etching medium, the work showcases the technique’s abilit...

About the Artist

Ludwig Emil Grimm · 1790–1863

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