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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — Man Drawing from a Cast (B., Holl. 130; New Holl. 192; H. 191)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Man Drawing from a Cast (B., Holl. 130; New Holl. 192; H. 191)

Rembrandt's etching 'Man Drawing from a Cast' from circa 1641, representing the artist's exploration of academic drawing practices. This later impression on watermarked paper showcases the master printmaker's technical skill and interest in artistic education.

Medium
Etching, circa 1641, a later impression of New Hollstein’s fourth state (of six), on paper with a partial Words watermark, unframed

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June 30, 2021

Estimate: $1,500$2,500

Lot 112

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Man Drawing from a Cast (B., Holl. 130; New Holl. 192; H. 191)

Rembrandt's etching 'Man Drawing from a Cast' from circa 1641, representing the artist's exploration of academic drawing practices. This later impression on watermarked paper showcases the master printmaker's technical skill and interest in artistic education.

Medium
Etching, circa 1641, a later impression of New Hollstein’s fourth state (of six), on paper with a partial Words watermark, unframed
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Instructional, Monochrome, Etching, Baroque, Sketch, Dutch, Paper, Early Modern, Figure Drawing, Black and White

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