Stradivarius
in of voor 1863 - 1880
Medium
paper
Dimensions
597; 490
About this artwork
toonlithografie in zwart met toonblok in beige; met schaaftechniek
Art Historical Context
Adolphe Mouiller *Stradivarius*, in or before 1863 possibly extending into the 1880s, pays homage to the legendary Italian violin maker Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737), whose instruments remain the gold standard for stringed perfection. This large-scale print (490 × 597 mm) captures the essence of Stradivari's craftsmanship, likely depicting one of his iconic violins amid the Romantic era's fascination with musical genius and artisanal mastery. Mouilleron, a skilled French lithographer, contributed to the 19th-century boom in printed portraits and illustrations, making fine art accessible beyon...
About the Artist
Adolphe Mouilleron · 1820–1881
Adolphe Mouilleron (1820–1881) was a French painter and lithographer whose significant contributions to French printmaking and co-founding role in the artists' collective 'Les Artistes Contemporains' made him an important figure in mid-19th-century Parisian art. Born in Paris on December 20, 1820, Mouilleron achieved recognition through both his original lithographs and paintings, earning multiple...