Standbeeld van koning Leopold I
1838
Medium
etching
Dimensions
215; 285
About this artwork
height 285 mm x width 215 mm
Art Historical Context
**Standbeeld van Koning Leopold I** *Erin Corr, 1838, etching, 285 × 215 mm* This delicate etching captures the statue of King Leopold I,'s first monarch, who ascended the throne in 1831 the nation's hard-won independence from the Netherlands. Created just seven years later, the print reflects the early fervor of Belgian national identity, commemorating Leopold as a symbol stability and unity during a turbulent era. Etchings like this were vital in the 19th century, allowing affordable reproduction and wide dissemination of monumental public art, bringing royal imagery to homes and workshop...
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...