Rare Antique Master Print-ALLEGORY-PERSONIFY-VISUAL ARTS-Van Somer-Reni-ca. 1670

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SKU:
49099
Condition:
Used
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Artist:
Jan van Somer
Subject:
Figures
Size:
Small
Time Period Produced:
Pre-1700
Signed:
Yes
Framing:
Unframed
Image Orientation:
Portrait
Medium:
Mezzotint
Color:
Black & White
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Description: Individually published master print. State: Only state, from the collectionf F. Bernstein (Lugt 982b) Ref: Hollstein 38 Rare. Hollstein mentions only one known impression in Amsterdam

Artists and Engravers: Made by Jan van Somer after Guido Reni. Jan van Somer (ca. 1645-1after 1699) was one of the early users of the mezzotint technique. Guido Reni (1575-1642) was active as a fresco painter in the end of the 16th. Century. He was held in great esteem for his art.

Subject: Antique Master Print, untitled. Personification of the visual arts. A putto holds a laurel wreath over the head of a female figure holding a pallette

Condition: Very good, given age. Paper somewhat browned, good margins. Some foxing in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 17.7 x 22.7 cm. The image size is ca. 14.6 x 19.1 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7 x 8.9 inch. The image size is ca. 5.7 x 7.5 inch.

Medium: Mezzotint on hand laid paper.

Location: TPCLA-E7-08

SKU: 49099

Section: TPC-MASTERPRINTS